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Bena Bena Pectoral, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea
A pectoral ornament from the Bena Bena people of the Eastern Highlands Province, worn as a status symbol or ritual object. This artifact demonstrates the Highland cultures' mastery of decorative body adornment.
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The Blue Horizon: Pacific Art from an Important Maui Collection
November 12, 2021
Estimate: $200 – $300
Lot 43
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