Oceanic Art - Black-lipped kina shell pectoral, Collingwood Bay, Papua New Guinea

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Oceanic Art - Black-lipped kina shell pectoral, Collingwood Bay, Papua New Guinea

This is a rare black-lipped kina shell from Collingwood Bay, Papua New Guinea, with a gorgeous brown/pink/gold iridescence, barely seen in the photograph. The wrapped cotton stringing is fairly new, and fits a very small neck of 12.5." The shell measures 4" wide by 4.5" high. See below for back view. Mid-20th century.  #1676  SOLD
 
Oceanic Art - Black-lipped kina shell pectoral, Collingwood Bay, Papua New Guinea, back view

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