Nose ornament
Papua New Guinea
Shell, fiber, nassa shells, pigment
Mid 20th century
5.5 by 3.5 inches (14 by 9 cm)
Ex John Vedder estate, Portola Valley, CA

A nice nose ornament from Papua New Guinea composed of two carved pieces of shell resembling boar tusks and woven fiber bordered with nassa shells. Sold with a custom metal base.
#2569

$300