"Pectoral Ornament Highlands Or The Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea"
PECTORAL ORNAMENTHighlands or the Highlands region, Papua New Guinea
Early 20th century
Shell and vegetable fibers
H.: 25; L.: 22; Thickness: 9 cm
(Small accident)
This ornament is made of a large shell, the melo amphora called "pakol" pierced three times on the upper edge. A braided cord of vegetable fibers was used to hang it from the neck. The patina of the shell tends slightly towards orange-red on the lower part.
This ornament was worn by men as well as by women on the occasion of ceremonies. It was reserved for individuals of high rank.
Illustration : David Becker, " Femme au bailer shell ", 1987 © Musée de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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