#38 • Papua New Guinea Decorative Shell Tribal Necklace

Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $75.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $100-250 Origin:  Papua New Guinea Dimensions: 12.5 around and on stand 18.5in tall Condition: There are no signs of wear, Some glue indicating it has been repaired or reinforced  Additional Information: A sea shell tribal necklace decorative piece held together by rope and string in a circle. The Conus Gloria-maris sea snail shells are cut open showing their inner skeleton. The piece was worn during ceremonies and ritual dances by the leaders of the tribe. The shells were placed on ancestors shrines as well.  The piece includes a black metal stand.