ABELAM, Maprik District, Papua New Guinea.
ABELAM, Maprik District, Papua New Guinea. Polychrome cordwork, wild boar tusks, nassa shells. “Karahut” mouth ornament depicting a raging wild boar, a symbol of warrior valor. It was worn by a young boy on the final day of his initiation and carried on the back by a warrior during battles. H. 37 cm. Provenance: Private collection in Sologne (by inheritance).
ABELAM, Maprik District, Papua New Guinea. Polychrome cordwork, wild boar tusks, nassa shells. “Karahut” mouth ornament depicting a raging wild boar, a symbol of warrior valor. It was worn by a young boy on the final day of his initiation and carried on the back by a warrior during battles. H. 37 cm. Provenance: Private collection in Sologne (by inheritance).
