Melo-melo shell Gam pectoral - Papua New Guinea

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Melo-melo shell Gam pectoral - Papua New Guinea

Name: Melo-melo shell Gam pectoral - Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: LJLTL9F7RK
Price: 900 EUR
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900 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Melo-melo shell Gam pectoral - Papua New Guinea

An important pendant known as the Great Men's Ornament. It's made from part of the Melo-Melo shell, which is particularly large. Holes allow a rope to pass through, enabling it to be worn as a pectoral. Beautiful surface patina. Small accident on the shell, probably of natural origin.
This shell, used by the Dani peoples, would have traveled many kilometers to reach the Highlands region.

REGION: Papua New Guinea
MATERIAL: Melo-melo shell, fiber
TIME: 20th century
DIMENSION: 28 x 20.5 x 7 cm

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Inventory number : OC018

Ref: LJLTL9F7RK

Additional Information

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
Length (cm)	28
Width (cm)	20.5
Depth (cm)	7
Materials	Shell