Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Regalia ancient Paris 1858

Paris 1858

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Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Regalia ancient Paris 1858Hailing from one of the world's most remote regions these are traditional accessories, also known as bilas, from the Abelam tribe in Papua New Guinea. The first is a Karahut (c. 1970 90), when worn as a mouthguard it was a sign of war, meant to frighten away enemies, yet it could also be worn as a necklace to signify peace in ceremonies. The second item is a headdress (c. 1970 90) that would commonly accompany the Karahut in ceremonial dances. The