Rare Asmat Groom Headdress / Head Decoration. Papua New Guinea. Indonesia

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From the Asmat ethnic group of PNG, this unique ceremonial piece is a rare commodity from a former headhunter tribe in the highlands near Telefomin.  By the way, one of the last known cases of headhunting and cannibalism in this area was in 1964.

  • Item Number: O-2178
  • Provenance/Origin: Telefomin PNG. Age unknown.
  • Composition: Beads, fiber, feathers
  • Dimensions: 10" tall x 11" deep or 20" in circumference
  • Weight: 0.6 pound
  • Price: $ 135.00 USD