Details
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 3ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Asian
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Very nice condition with expected surface discoloration from age. Very nice condition with expected surface discoloration from age. less
- Description
- Rare set of vintage nose adornment from the Asmat tribe of Papua, New Guinea. Fashioned out of 2 pieces of … more Rare set of vintage nose adornment from the Asmat tribe of Papua, New Guinea. Fashioned out of 2 pieces of baler shell and threaded together with twine and worn either through or below the septum to symbolize masculinity and to instill fear in rivals. Displayed on black metal stand. less
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