Nose Ornament Called Bipane Asmat Culture, Papua Shell, Resin And Plant Fibers
NOSE ORNAMENT called Bipane
Asmat culture, Papua
Shell, resin and plant fibers
H. : 6 ; L. : 14cm
(native restoration)
This important body ornamentbody adornment is carved from two spiral-cut shell sectionsand assembled with vegetable gum - it has been consolidated by a bond of vegetable fibers.fibers.The inner concave part iswhite and smooth, while the convex outer shell retains its naturalits natural tones.
"Men wear a chiselled nautilus shell on their nosenautilus shell chiseled to resemble a wild boar. [...] TheAsmats have become head-huntersto honor their dead and cannibals to absorb the power of their victims.victims."
Tribes The First People, Jean-Pierre Dutilleux.
Provenance: Former Jean-Pierre Dutilleux collection.
Ref.21.2
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Asmat culture, Papua
Shell, resin and plant fibers
H. : 6 ; L. : 14cm
(native restoration)
This important body ornamentbody adornment is carved from two spiral-cut shell sectionsand assembled with vegetable gum - it has been consolidated by a bond of vegetable fibers.fibers.The inner concave part iswhite and smooth, while the convex outer shell retains its naturalits natural tones.
"Men wear a chiselled nautilus shell on their nosenautilus shell chiseled to resemble a wild boar. [...] TheAsmats have become head-huntersto honor their dead and cannibals to absorb the power of their victims.victims."
Tribes The First People, Jean-Pierre Dutilleux.
Provenance: Former Jean-Pierre Dutilleux collection.
Ref.21.2
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
520 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1772647
Availability: In stock
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