Chief Ornament "fofona" From The Highlands Png Oceania Art Premier
Very elaborate Highland woven chest ornament "Fofona"
The pigmented central section of the woven sennit takes the general shape of a fish.
This section is decorated with pig tusks, dog teeth, nassa shells and cone disks.
The ornament is balanced by the two characteristically placed cowrie shells.
Braided fibers and natural pigments.
Highlands
Papua New Guinea
Length 29.5 cm
Larg 19.5 cm
The pigmented central section of the woven sennit takes the general shape of a fish.
This section is decorated with pig tusks, dog teeth, nassa shells and cone disks.
The ornament is balanced by the two characteristically placed cowrie shells.
Braided fibers and natural pigments.
Highlands
Papua New Guinea
Length 29.5 cm
Larg 19.5 cm
1 200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Other
Length: 29.5 cm
Width: 19.5 cm
Reference (ID): 1371107
Availability: In stock
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