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| Wawapu, Aitape Region, Northwest Coast, Papua New Guinea Split boar tusks, fibre, nassa shells & black abrus precatorious seeds Late 19th Century Length: 26 cm. Provenance: Leo Fortess Collection, HI; Christie’s, Amsterdam, 24 May 2000, lot 253; Collection of Mrs. Nelly van den Abbeele. Ref. Schmuck der Sudsee.. I. Heermann & U. Menter. 1990. Page 60, plate 6. Originating from the North Coast of New Guinea. This rare pectoral ornament was worn both as a personal adornment and in combat to protect the warrior from arrows. | |||||||||||
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