MOTHER OF PEARL ORNAMENT

Sepik Area, Papua New Guinea
First half of 20th Century
19 x 20 cm

Crescent shaped mother of pearl pectoral ornament with a pattern of pierced decoration. The original fastening made of vegetable fibers incorporated shells.


 

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