Sentani Brideprice Bangle

Glass, 11.5cm (4.5 inches) diameter
Lake Sentani People, W. Papua
19th century

Old glass was highly prized by many Papuan cultures. This bangle was brideprice currency for Sentani peoples of the Northwest coast



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