Ewa New Guinea Tribal Art Gallery specializes in tribal art from the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. Ewa provides sales and information on masks, figures, adornments, utensils and material culture of various artistic styles from villages across the Sepik River region.
Dog’s teeth are used for adornment as a sign of wealth and prestige. Worn only by men of status in a village, this piece consists of woven twine with small river shells and teeth individually attached.
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