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Head ornament
(20th century)

Medium
nasa shell, shell, wild banana seed, fibre string

Measurements
11.3 × 23.0 × 14.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008
© the artists

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Wanigela, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number
2008.324

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
The forehead ornament is beautifully decorated with bands of nasa shells, shell and wild banana seeds. When worn, the adornment may be tied immediately before feather head dresses.