Body Ornament, Traditional, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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Body Ornament, Traditional, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

Name: Body Ornament, Traditional, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: H787M29I57
Price: 750 EUR
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750 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 22700, louannec, France

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Dance costume accessory made of braided plant fibers, cassowary feathers, shells, and pig teeth. Collected in the Blackwater region of Papua New Guinea. This accessory represents a crocodile tail and was part of a huge costume performed by several dancers during an initiation ceremony. The crocodile is a totemic animal present in many founding myths, a prodigious animal, and a symbol of supreme power. Pig teeth are a symbol of prosperity. Unique piece sold with a presentation base. Approx. 108 x 21 cm / €750 base and shipping included.

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Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Body adornment of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Body adornment 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	21
Height (cm)	108