ornament, chest

human history

made of boar tusks and Nassa shells. Worn during dance either on the chest or down the back, in war is held in the mouth.

Nama tāpiringa: 1996.204.3 Whakahounga o Mua: 1 Oct 2026
Ingoa Kōrero Noa

Adornment

Ingoa Kē

Karahut (Papua New Guinean)

Andakara (Papua New Guinean)

Wāhi
East Sepik/Sepik Region/New Guinea (PRE 1975)
Accession Number

1996.204.3

Rā Tāpiringa

17 Dec 1996

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

55193 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
4 Mātātuhi
breast ornament
breast ornament Cultural Permissions Apply
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