Description: Papua New Guinea ornament Huon Gulf -- very RARE. Sent with Australia Post Ornament fashioned from natural Orchid fibers and shells (Nassariidae); possibly item worn as an arm-band also traditionally used as "bride-price" This is an exceedingly difficult-to-find item for the serious collector This item completely free of snail and/ or raw bark. International buyers please check however, with local Agricultural border regulations. Duties may or may not be applicable. Send to North Americas, EU and UK Provenance: purchased by myself in the main Lae Market about 1973. Age of the item would be an estimate only; certainly this artifact has no traces of hessian, cotton or anything from Westernized contact Please do check prior to purchase and contact me prior; am more than happy to negotiate so message me if you wish to Sent securely wrapped and fully protected Australia Post Express or standard WITH tracking and insurance
Price: 829 AUD
Location: Morningside, QLD
End Time: 2023-09-16T11:04:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 33.24 AUD
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Product Type: Ornaments
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Originating Region: Papua New Guinea
Era: 1920s
Material: Natural Fiber
Original/Reproduction: Original
