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Ceremonial Shell Necklace From PapuaA SYMBOL OF WEALTH AND POWER This striking piece comes from Papua New Guinea and was handmade by local artisans with varved clam shells, cowrie shells and beads embroidered together with natural fiber. On Papua shells represent prosperity and are often used during wedding ceremonies, believed to bring emotional and financial wealth, while the teeth are thought to evoke power. Here shell necklaces have been worn by local tribes since ancient times, to

DIMENSIONS: piece 1: 6

DIMENSIONS INCLUDING THE BLACKENED METAL SUPPORT:

Being artisan crafted each piece is slightly different with natural cracks as beautiful signs of the aging of the wood

This striking suite includes a set of 2 peacock feathers

believed to bring emotional and financial wealth to the couple

This set of necklaces comes from Papua in Indonesia and is made out of rooster feathers and shells embroidered on to natural fiber crochet bases

and were painted with natural pigments from the island

Dimensions: 32 x 13 x 7cm with the stand

SYMBOLS OF GREAT POWER

but thrived on fear to progress and develop through time

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

to enhance the body as well as marking status and achievements