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Chest Ornament (Wopok), mid 20th Century Dani culture; Baliem Valley, Irian Jaya West Papua Pr…
Chest Ornament (Wopok)
Chest Ornament (Wopok), mid 20th Century Dani culture; Baliem Valley, Irian Jaya West Papua Pr…
Chest Ornament (Wopok), mid 20th Century Dani culture; Baliem Valley, Irian Jaya West Papua Province, Indonesia, Highland New Guinea Nassa shell, cowrie shell and plant fiber; 19 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 3/4 in. 2013.11.2 Gift of Bill Lanz

Chest Ornament (Wopok)

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-chest ornaments
Culture Dani
Datemid 20th Century
Collection SitePapua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
Made AtPapua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia
MediumNassa shell, cowrie shell and plant fiber
Dimensions19 3/4 × 2 3/4 × 3/4 in. (50.2 × 7 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Bill Lanz
Object number2013.11.2
DescriptionMen's chest ornaments are worn over the sternum as a protective layer for warfare and also as protection from melevolent spirits. These adornments, also called wopok, are said to have been worn as part of the regalia of the "edai" dance.
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