Lot of Two Shell Body Ornaments from Papua New Guinea

Two shell currency body Ornaments, Papua New Guinea. The first of large Conus shell disks woven onto a fiber strip, the second with smaller disks attached to a similar band and likely worn as a neckla

Papua New Guinea Shell ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amass

Papua New Guinea shell ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amass

Papua New Guinea shell ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amass

Papua New Guinea Shell ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amass

Papua New Guinea shell ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amass

Papua New Guinea shell pendant, ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian

Papua New Guinea Shell ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amass

Papua New Guinea Shell ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amass

Two shell necklaces, Possibly Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. One of cowrie shells sewn to fiber necklace. The other with conus and bailer shells on natural fiber. Both with fine patinat

Body ornament with tightly braided and woven cord and rattan band (for arm or leg) with Nassa shell and large Kieg (shell money ring). Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik RiverCountry: Papua New GuineaDa

Two Conus shell disc necklaces. Likely Papuan Gulf, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Both made from sawn tops of conus shells, pierced and attached to fiber bands to wear as necklaces. One longer than

Mendi Peoples of Papua New Guinea Highlands bailer shell pectoral necklace ornaments, set of two, comprising one shell with braided rope strand and one shell with metal stand. Larger: 10" H x 6" W x 3

Two Highlands Kina necklaces, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea.The necklaces of Yellow lipped clamshell, both entire shells with red trade-cloth necklace and fiber necklaces. Yellow-lipped clam sh

Two Conus shell disc necklaces. Likely Papuan Gulf, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.Both made from sawn tops of conus shells, pierced and attached to fiber bands to wear as necklaces. One longer than

Papua New Guinea shell currency pendant, ornament, pectoral Oceanic Adornment Mt Hagen Western Highlands. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true ant

Lot consists of large shell inlaid carved wood food bowl and two mortars with fish design. Also includes ancestor mask and decorative fish and bird carving.

Baimaru Kundu Drum, Papua New Guinea. The cylindrical carved body, ending with two prong mouth, carved with abstract figural decoration. Provenance: Steven's Art & Antiques, Lot 249, 4/28/2018. Size:

Four large shell necklaces, Possibly Papuan Gulf; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea. Each of cowrie shells sewn to fiber necklaces. Two pierced at the sides of the shells and attached with native fiber;

Two Shell Pendants, Papua New Guinea.The first a Kina shell of Yellow lipped Clam, already cut into the recognizable crescent-shaped form for wearing in the Western and Southern Highlands, the other,

**First Time At Auction** Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ramu / Upper Keram River, Madang Province, ca. mid-20th century CE. A set of two beautiful ancestral masks, hand-carved from hard wood, each with c

A group of two Necklaces. Kina shell, tusks, and natural fibers. Papua New Guinea. Smallest: 13 7/8” x 7 3/4”. Largest: 19” x 5”. Condition: Abrasions. Provenance: From a Los A

19thC to early 20thC. Pearl shell and plant fiber. Very good with age appropriate wear and minor chip losses. Measures approx. 6 1/4" wide x 4", width 2". Rope necklace measures 30".

4 Indonesian Adornments, Papua New Guinea. Including two kina shell pectorals, a claw necklace and and shell and fiber object. Provenance: Private Collection of Shirley and David Rowen, Beverly Hills,