Asmat Shield Navajo continuous band of heavy duty

continuous band of heavy duty cotton on a back strap loom

The presence of bone indicates the high status of the wearer

Delicate hamsa earrings finished with drops of blue howlite and lapis lazuli

Vertical Buddhist prayer flags

this hamsa anklet is made from a non-allergenic white metal that looks exactly like silver and will not tarnish

Asmat Shield Navajo continuous band of heavy dutyAsmat shield. Wood carved and decorated with lime, ochre, charcoal and sago fibre. Central Asmat region, Irian Jaya (Indonesian Papua) In excellent condition with pigmentation intact. Note that rear handle is missing as per picture. Measurements: Length 166 cm x width 42 cm From the Yartzhaus Collection of tribal art, formed over 30 years by John Le Veille and Le Arne Batkin. Part of a Lawson Menzies Auction July 19th 2008 Available for pickup