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265 - Ornament from Papua New Guinea Woven plant fibres and cowrie…
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Estimate €30 - €50
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Ornament from Papua New Guinea Woven plant fibres and cowrie shells. Dimensions: XX cm. Provenance: Former Guy Seghers collection (Belgium). Collected in Papua New Guinea Guinea between 1970 and 1980 during scientific missions linked to the Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Archives and period photographs preserved. Elongated woven ornament, richly decorated with rows of cowrie shells. This type This type of ornament was worn for ceremonies or used as an element of prestige, the cowrie shells were symbols of wealth and status in many Oceanic societies.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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