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Melo-melo shell Gam pectoral - Papua New Guinea
An important pendant known as the Great Men's Ornament. It's made from part of the Melo-Melo shell, which is particularly large. Holes allow a rope to pass through, enabling it to be worn as a pectoral. Beautiful surface patina. Small accident on the shell, probably of natural origin.
This shell, used by the Dani peoples, would have traveled many kilometers to reach the Highlands region.
REGION: Papua New Guinea
MATERIAL: Melo-melo shell, fiber
TIME: 20th century
DIMENSION: 28 x 20.5 x 7 cm
(Plinth)
Inventory number : OC018
Ref: LJLTL9F7RK
| Condition | Good |
| Style | Tribal Art (Oceanic Body adornment of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 20th century (Oceanic Body adornment 20th century) |
| Country of origin | Papua New Guinea |
| Length (cm) | 28 |
| Width (cm) | 20.5 |
| Depth (cm) | 7 |
| Materials | Shell |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 75003, PARIS, France |
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