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 FortessAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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