Nassa and cowrie shell ornament
(c. 1987)

Kwoma people, Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Medium: nassa shell, cowrie shell, fibre
Measurements: 112.3 × 9.0 × 1.0 cm
Place/s of Execution: Washkuk Hills, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Accession Number: 2009.45
Department: Pacific Art
Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Todd Barlin, 2009
© the artists
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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Gallery location: Not on display
Physical description: This rare form of body adornment is made with an abundance of nassa shells intricately woven and strung with bush rope, with an egg shaped cowrie shell tied to the base.