6 pieces of Sepik jewelry, Papua New Guinea: 1... Lot 40024

6 pieces of Sepik jewelry, Papua New Guinea: 1 anthropomorphic breast ornament in the shape of a stylized face with curled beak nose, stiffened cordwork decorated with small cowries, shell discs and buttons, with cord suspension, 13x8 cm (without hanging), hanging of raffia chains not complete; 2 pieces of jewelry probably for the upper arm, each in two parts, each with several rows of cowrie teeth and small cowrie snails interwoven into cord, l. each in two parts, solid cord braid set with several rows of cowries on top, with dog teeth in the middle, with dog teeth and small cowrie shells woven into the cord, l approx. 28 and 30 cm; chest ornament (?) made of cord braid set with cowries, l approx. 66 cm; also 2 necklaces made of raffia or cord with cowries or seed pods, more damaged; from an old private collection, collection period between 1950 and 1970. 4428-104