Sold!
COLLECTION
Turtle Shell Armbands
$200.00
Can be sold as a pair or individually; Two old ceremonial upper arm bands . Made from turtle shell with pointed ends and a decoration in the middle section of nassa shells onto tightly woven bush twine.
Sold!
Can be sold as a pair or individually; Two old ceremonial upper arm bands . Made from turtle shell with pointed ends and a decoration in the middle section of nassa shells onto tightly woven bush twine.
These armbands are used especially during tribal village sing-sing celebrations when they are worn on the upper arm with special, decorated leaves inserted between the armband the skin.
Coastal region of East Sepik Province.
Additional information
Weight | 0.012 kg |
---|---|
Dimensions | 22 × 3 × 1 cm |
Location | Coastal Region |
Material | turtle shell |
Village | Kep |