Lot 103: A New Guinea Highlands Pig's tooth necklace

A New Guinea Highlands Pig's tooth necklace, Western Highlands; Papua New Guinea

Probably Mt. Hagen area, the necklace of finely braided fiber and with pigs teeth carefully attached to the entire perimeter. Fine old patina from use and wear. D. 14 1/2"

Comments:
Property of a US Private Collector

Provenance:
Field collected by the current owner decades ago in Baimuru; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea

Estimate: $300 - $400

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