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Two Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Headdresses

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Two Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Headdresses

Origin
Papua New Guinea
Object
Headdress
Materials
Shell, Leather
Dimensions
18–20 cm long, 4.5–6.5 cm high
Catalogue
TRB-198

Two ceremonial headdresses formed of shells mounted over leather.

Provenance
From the collection of Efrain Swarez, acquired in the United States between 1980 and 2000.
Acquired
Palmyra Heritage Gallery · 2025

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