Papua New Guinea Siripiya / Fofona ornament. the ends of the longbones

the ends of the longbones of the leg are discoloured at the joints

The scene depicted on this egg is of a forest scene with trees and grasses

The skull measures 17

Weight 850g

This is a lovely

Papua New Guinea Siripiya / Fofona ornament. the ends of the longbonesThese are made by the Bena Bena people of the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. They are woven by women and given to young men after their initiation and are worn on the chest or sometimes on the back and even occasionally held in the teeth. They are worn in traditional dances and historically in battle. They are also worn in Marriage ceremonies where they serve as part of a bride price. These were valuable items for the Bene Bene people as the