Gold/Brown Grass Skirt from Highlands of New Guinea

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This auction is for a gold and brown grass skirt with pink highlights woven throughout. The grass skirt covers the front and back and is tied at the side. This charmingly crafted piece measures approximately 16 1/2" in length by 8" gatd front and the same for the back piece. This grass skirt was crafted and worn for festive occasions such as tribal dancing displays called "sing-sings" in the Pidgin language of New Guinea. Condition: VG! Please see pictures for more details. Thanks for looking and good luck! * The next block of auctions we will be selling cover different facets of clothing originating from the Highlands of New Guinea...primarily the Chimbu/Simbu area. Included are grass skirts, a ceremonial head-dress, belts, arm bands, a shawl, a laplap, a shell-covered wallet, a bilas and more. Most of the items date from between 1920 and 1960 and are quality items made by highly skilled natives. This wonderful collection of primitive items will be a boon to historians and educators as well as art collectors and investors. **This month we will be listing hundreds of rare and unique artifacts. Included will be Stone-Age weapons and tools, ceremonial masks, hundreds of traditionally crafted arrows w/bows, a spectacular array of "Birds of Paradise", as well as clothing, jewelry and numerous historical books pertaining to New Guinea read more

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