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Rare Old Iatmul Bride Headdress, Oceanic Tribal Art

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Rare Old Iatmul Bride Headdress, Oceanic Tribal Art

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Iatmul woven fiber and shell brides headdress, Middle Sepik River region, Papua New Guinea. Openwork headdress with dome shaped cap and long triangular flap along back. The thick woven fiber is covered with layered rows of nassa shells and border areas of larger cowry shells, and a conus shell on top.Measures 26.5 x 6 inches.Shown on a display stand for photography purposes however one is not included with this lot. A simple display stand can be purchased from us separately if desired.

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Small areas of loss, overall Good/fair condition

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Rare Old Iatmul Bride Headdress, Oceanic Tribal Art

Name: Rare Old Iatmul Bride Headdress, Oceanic Tribal Art
SKU: 60857635
Price: 355 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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