Antique Kina Red Shell Necklace, Papua New Guinea, Old Tribal Bib Necklace, Stained Mother Of Pearl, Large Primitive Cowrie Shell Necklace
$440.00USD
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Highly Collectible, very rare early 20th century Kina red shell necklace from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. This large pectoral bib necklace comprises a crescent form marine pearl segment with applied red pigment, pierced at either end and suspended from a wide fabric strap mounted with shells. Such shells were used for ornamentation but also as a form of currency and were traded many times over. This necklace would be a prestige piece worn at gatherings of the clans. The Highlands of Papua New Guinea are called the last of the Stone Age people since they had resisted civilization until after World War II when they were still using stone tools.
*Please keep Kina shells out of sunlight, or the resin will melt.
Magnificent piece! Would be an amazing decoration for your bohemian house.
Shell measures 7.6" x 8.85" (19.3 x 22.5 cm)
Wearable Length: 26" inch
Weight: 280 grams
(All Dimensions are approx)
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Highly Collectible, very rare early 20th century Kina red shell necklace from the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. This large pectoral bib necklace comprises a crescent form marine pearl segment with applied red pigment, pierced at either end and suspended from a wide fabric strap mounted with shells. Such shells were used for ornamentation but also as a form of currency and were traded many times over. This necklace would be a prestige piece worn at gatherings of the clans. The Highlands of Papua New Guinea are called the last of the Stone Age people since they had resisted civilization until after World War II when they were still using stone tools.
*Please keep Kina shells out of sunlight, or the resin will melt.
Magnificent piece! Would be an amazing decoration for your bohemian house.
Shell measures 7.6" x 8.85" (19.3 x 22.5 cm)
Wearable Length: 26" inch
Weight: 280 grams
(All Dimensions are approx)
♞ Thank you for viewing ♞
