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Papua New Guinea Nassa Shell Woven Fiber Cowrie Seeds Armband
Papua New Guinea Nassa Shell Woven Fiber Cowrie Seeds Armband
Papua New Guinea Nassa Shell Woven Fiber Cowrie Seeds Armband
Papua New Guinea Nassa Shell Woven Fiber Cowrie Seeds Armband

Papua New Guinea Nassa Shell Woven Fiber Cowrie Seeds Armband

$ 250.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Material: Twine Shells
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    This is an Unique Bush Twine Cowrie Shell, Nassa Shell and Brown Seed Armband from the Abelam People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. Armbands are worn only by men of status in a village. This Armband consists of woven twine with small nassa shells, cowries shells and brown seeds that are all twisted and woven in the twine. Shells were currency in Papua New Guinea. This armband It was significant and important to the man who created it and wore it. This is a wonderful one of a kind armband and would be a lovely addition to your collection.
    I am offering fabulous items from Southeast Asia, Africa, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and the Middle East that I purchased from a private collection. These items were collected in the field 25 years ago.
    NASSA AND COWRIE SHELL WOVEN ARMBAND FROM THE ABELAM PEOPLE OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
    COMES ON STAND
    10 1/2" on stand
    9 1/2" tall
    5 1/2" wide
    14" radius
    This armband shows some age, but is in good condition.
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