Breast Plate

P3279

From: New Guinea

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P3279
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience New Guinea
Section Oceanian
Materials Tusk | Shell | Seed | Plant Fiber
Description

Boar's tusks attached to trident-shaped frame of basketwork, the latter incrusted with red seeds bordered by small white shells strung on the framework.

Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Isobel Strong through Anderson Auction Company, 1914

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