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New Guinea Bark Cloth Dance apron geelvinkbaai

A NEW-GUINEA BARK-CLOTH DANCE APRON

Geelvink Baai, Cenderawasih Bay, mid 20th century

 

Decorated with shells and glass beads representing stylised human and animal figures, the form of the letter S, a snake motive, is typical for the “Korwar” area.

H. 45 x W. 70 cm

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