Old Marapai Charm, Papuan Gulf, Late 19th / early 20th C.

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Marapai in their original bag are rare. Once most Papuan Gulf Men would have carried these personal charms on a daily basis. Each Marapai has a unique clan design. They were used to protect the owner
Catalogue No.
Size
Origin
TB-141
(11cm)
Papuan Gulf, South Coast Papua New Guinea
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