Lot #62 - Three Sets of Pearl Shell Nose Ornaments, Ramu Area
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Todd Barlin Collection
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Sale Date:17 Aug 2015 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:62
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Lot Description:Three Sets of Pearl Shell Nose Ornaments, Ramu Area
19th Century; in graduated sizes as they were worn in a man's nose. These type of old nose ornaments called Ondogo" are depicted on old masks from the Ramu Area and were worn by most men in pre-contact times."
3 - 6cm (16) -
Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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