Kina Pearl Shell Pectoral Ornaments from Papua New Guinea
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A collection of nine old Kina pearl shell pectoral ornaments, Southern Highlands and Papuan Gulf areas,Papua New Guinea; gold lipped pearl shells were highly valued among most of the tribes on mainland New Guinea . They were traded up from the coast, when they reached the Highlands their value was greatly inflated due to the rarity and distance. 16.5 - 22 cm (9)
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New Guinea tribal artefacts
- ornaments 97
- other artefacts 1,213
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