Oceanic Art - Woven yam headdress, Abelam, Papua New Guinea

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Oceanic Art - Woven yam headdress, Abelam, Papua New Guinea


A colorful yam headdress from the Abelam area of the East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea measures 12.5” high. Orange, mustard and black pigments are still visible in the plaited bands. Mounted on a custom base. Mid-20th century. 

#5958  $775
 

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