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Cardiidae Shell Necklace From PapuaA SYMBOL OF WEALTH AND LOVE This beautiful necklace was made as per ancient techniques with Cardiidae shells, natural fibre and wooden beads by local artisans on the island of Papua. The shells represent prosperity and are often used during wedding ceremonies, believed to bring emotional and financial wealth. Here shell necklaces have been worn by local tribes since ancient times, to enhance the body as well as marking status and achievements. With

Dimensions vary between ca 25 - 50cm tall including the stand

Each piece in our stock is is slightly different since they are made by hand with natural materials

It’s made out of a pumpkin with a carved wooden tap depicting a human face in honour to the Marapu - the ancestral spirits of Sumba

something which is incorporated in the carving of statues

shells traveled on long pathways through the Asian Pacific

mainly used for bride price or for purchasing expensive items

The bottle comes complete on a black metal stand and its story printed out for you inside a beautiful envelope

the warriors were only allowed to wear this necklace once they had killed an enemy and brought his head back to the village

shells travelled on long pathways through the Asian Pacific

who lead a similar existence to men

who love to swim alone or in very loose aggregations

This beautifully carved medicine bottle is made out of Buffalo bone and black horn