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Nose Ring, late 19th Century Possibly from Papua New Guinea or Papua Province, Indonesia Boar…
Nose Ornament
Nose Ring, late 19th Century Possibly from Papua New Guinea or Papua Province, Indonesia Boar…
Nose Ring, late 19th Century Possibly from Papua New Guinea or Papua Province, Indonesia Boar tusk and fiber; 6 3/4 × 5 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. 2014.4.1 Gift of Mrs. Diana Walker

Nose Ornament

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-nose ornaments
Datelate 19th Century
Made AtPapua New Guinea
Made AtPapua (Irian Jaya) Province, Indonesia, Asia
MediumBoar tusk and plant fiber
Dimensions6 3/4 × 5 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (17.1 × 14 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Diana Walker
Object number2014.4.1
DescriptionNose ornaments are traditional adornments worn throughout the world. The practice is quite common in New Guinea where different cultures use various materials to decorate their noses and faces. There is often a symbolic or traditional reason as to why a particular material is used.
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