New Guinea clamshell currency ring. I think the circular shape, light color, quality of material and purity of form have a universal appeal. They are both visually striking and cool delicacy in the hand. They were considered as valu..
Dog teeth are considered a wealth item in many areas of New Guinea. This pectoral comes from the mountains in Madang Province and is a superb example of the type. It has row upon row of canine teeth aged yellow/brown, red painted fiber, white nassa..