This is a fabulous and outstanding Notu Abelam Headdress from the Wosera
area of Papua new Guinea. These distinctive South Abelam headdresses
were worn by initiated males. A Notu Headdress is Wood and is made to
be worn on the back of a dancer’s head during yam ceremony or special
events and initiations. This Notu wood piece is made of balsa wood,
which is favored because it is light. It is painted with bright colors
on both sides many of which are made from local seeds collected during
the rainy season. The headdress is attached to the back of the head
through the small round hole as a part of a ceremonial dance costume
with extensions attached to the side with rattan fiber to achieve the
desired tear drop shape (said to represent the front of an Abelam men's
house. It still retains the paint with different designs on front and
back. This headdress is simply fabulous! The design with the bright
colors and patterns on both sides make this headdress one of a kind. An
amazing item for a collector and what a magnificent piece to display in
your home. This headdress is fragile.
COMES ON STAND
29" tall
21" wide
The headdress show age and has a few nicks, but overall in good condition
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