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268 - Ceremonial cowrie shell ornament Papua New Guinea Plant fibr…
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Estimate €50 - €80
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Ceremonial cowrie shell ornament Papua New Guinea Plant fibres, cowries. Size: 29cm Provenance : Provenance: Former Guy Seghers collection (Belgium). Collected in Papua New Guinea between the 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. Traditional adornment made from plant fibres entirely covered in cowrie shells. In the Papua New Guinea, these shells were important markers of wealth, prestige and identity. of wealth, prestige and identity. Worn during ceremonies, dances or customary events, this ornament events, this ornament illustrates the essential place of finery in the cultures of New Guinea. Guinean cultures. Its geometric decoration and the finesse of its assembly bear witness to a particularly refined traditional know-how. traditional craftsmanship.
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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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