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Hornbill Necklace
Origin: Papua New Guinea Highlands
Circa: Early to mid 20th Century
Medium: Hornbill, pig tusks, banana fibers

Provenance: Debra Zeller, AZ USA

A wonderful old Hornbill neck piece from Papua New Guinea which was worn by the men of the tribe with the neckpiece facing backwards down the back of the neck. The Hornbill is surrounded by large pig tusks and is strung on native banana fibers.

The price is available on request