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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

PAPOU ORNAMENT

Posted by HALTER on February 7, 2012 at 8:48am

Nacre, vegetable fiber, New GuineaDescription:Papou ornament Irian jaya (beginning 20th century) made of mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell tridacne (giant stoup) and vegetable fiber.These ornaments are worn - pendentive or necklace- during ceremonies and ritual dances.in certain tribes (Malaita, the Solomon Islands), the men of the people wear this type of crescent whereas chiefs and the aristocrats wear complete discs into pendentive or on the face.Weight:770grwww.halter-ethnic.com

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