11-07-201511-07-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2862BBoston
November 7, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Three New Guinea Necklaces

Sell one like this
 
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2862BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Three New Guinea Necklaces, a dog tooth headband from Belek village; a large shell pendant decorated with shell and glass trade dog teeth; and a large shell pendant, all with patina of use, lg. to 16 1/2 in.

Provenance: First two, Roger Brooks collection; Leo and Lillian Fortess collection.

Tribal Art Online
Estimate $100-150


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Keywords

Roger Brooks, Leo Fortess, Lillian Fortess