Asmat Tribal Shell Necklace New Guinea

From the archive — this piece has found its home and is no longer available.

10 pendants cut from a nautilus shell

Asmat, New Guinea shell necklace, plaited band of jute string incorporates small sea shells and 10 pendants cut from a nautilus shell. 20th century.

13.5 inches long

Weight 0.4 kg
Dimensions 40 × 25 × 20 cm