This is an unusual three-layered Gnau culture shell cache-sex from the Torricelli Mountains in the West Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea. In addition to the columns of bits of ovula and conus shells is a top layer of small cone and cowrie shells. These two layers were worn over a separate skirt of Job’s tears seeds.  The woven fiber was periodically replaced as it would wear out and therefore look newer - the shells are very old – please see detail photo below. This one measures 9" wide by 6” high. Early 20th century.  #3120  SOLD