This is a fabulous Woven Currency Headdress from the Boiken people from Prince Alexander Mountains, Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. This impressive woven headdress with is individually pierced and assembled using traditional weaving techniques. The Abelam and Arapesh, Boiken and Madandg people use these necklaces for currency when paying for brides, compensation and land payments and buying pigs. It would have been an important object of personal adornment communicating wealth and status. This Papua new Guinea Woven strip is a beautiful piece of personal adornment and would be unique in your home or collection.

COMES ON STAND

Shows age and Natural Wear

6 Inches Tall on Stand
3.5 x 3 Inches Wide Band
4 Inches Long Band Front

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