August Online Auction (Sale #351)
Lot 487:
Description
Papua New Guinea Cowrie Shell Bridal Headpiece
(8) total items including the headpiece of woven raffia having shell attachments throughout; together with an African Turkana wood bowl, (4) East African wood spoons, a Burmese Konyak Naga basketry hat and an unidentified painted carved figurine
Property from: an Estate, Chicago (West Loop), Illinois
Height: 30 inches, Width: 10 inches (headpiece)
Category: Collectibles > Ethnographic
Estimated Sale Time: 3:46 pm CST
Shipping Status:
Shipping Quote
Last modified: July 20, 2026, 11:37 am
Condition report:
overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use, figurine having chips to head
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