{"product_id":"paupa-new-guinea-large-shell-septum-adornment","title":"Paupa New Guinea Asmat Large Shell Septum Adornment","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Location- Paupa New Guinea \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Estimated Age- Early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• This massive piece is about 5\" (125mm) Long and about 3\" (75mm) tall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Very unique Asmat septum adornment from Paupa New Guinea. These are rarely worn today and an unusal find.  We have seen new pieces sold but this piece was collected long ago and is shell with woven old rattan that joins the two pieces together where the piece would rest in the septum. The material that is woven through and coiled in the back would make for a more comfortable wearing area than the raw shell. \u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe shape is to emulate the coiled cuscus tail which is said to be an important symbol of headhunting to the Asmat. \u003c\/span\u003eSuch an amazing piece of body modification history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oracle Body Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43005476044866,"sku":null,"price":374.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4075\/files\/IMG_3946.gif?v=1771382482","url":"https:\/\/oraclebodyjewelry.com\/products\/paupa-new-guinea-large-shell-septum-adornment","provider":"Oracle Body Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}