Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Regalia Le Cocu Magnifique from original art by Marko

from original art by Marko Djurdjevic

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Papua New Guinea Ceremonial Regalia Le Cocu Magnifique from original art by MarkoHailing from one of the world's most remote regions these are traditional accessories, also known as bilas, from the Abelam tribe in Papua New Guinea. The first is a Karahut (c. 1970 90), when worn as a mouthguard it was a sign of war, meant to frighten away enemies, yet it could also be worn as a necklace to signify peace in ceremonies. The second item is a headdress (c. 1970 90) that would commonly accompany the Karahut in ceremonial dances. The