"Frontal Ornament Papua New Guinea First Half Of The 20th Century"
Frontal ORNAMENTPapua New Guinea
First half of the 20th century
Shell and natural fibers
H.: 11; W.: 13: cm
Bailer shell, called melo amphora, cut into an oval and pierced on the sides. In these holes were slipped suspension links made of plant fibers. Tied behind the head, they allowed the ornament to be properly maintained.
It was worn by women and men of a certain social level.
Illustrative photography: David Becker, “Woman with a bailer shell”, 1987 © Musée de Nouvelle-Calédonie.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
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