This is a fabulous Old Woven Fiber Karahut with Nassa Shells from the Abelam Tribal People, Wosera Village, Papua New Guinea. These "karahuts" are woven from hibiscus bark twine and sennit fibre, small Nasa shells with applied ochre and charcoal paints. Karahuts are used in a number of ceremonies, during dancing they are held between the teeth using a string coming out from the back about the level of the eyes. When not being used they are hung around the neck and lie in the middle of the man's back or worn around the neck as a pectoral adornment at sing sing's. This would a wonderful addition to your collection or home.
Late-20th century
Shows age, but is in overall good condition.
Rare
19 Inch Necklace
18 Inches full length
7 3/4 x 1.5 Bill
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