Object Number: MIPCM 206.013
Object Name: Gorget
Collection: Goldie Objects Collection
Description: Mouth ornament worn in fighting. kepore?
(Motu); musikaka (Motu and Koiari).
Southeast New Guinea.
Collected c. 1876–1890.
Donated by Mr & Mrs Goldie, Ferry Road,
Millport, 1978.
Ornament made from wood and adorned with split boar tusks (two), red Arbus seeds and two circular shell pieces (conus shell?) and a hanging attachment consisting of a bark flap with red feathers. Plant-fibre plait attachment for holding in mouth. 25 x 21.5 cm.
