The Kina Shell Moka Breastplate is a type of body decoration that is worn primarily by men of the different highlands regions of Papua New Guinea. The breastplate may be worn on the neck, the chest, or in some regions, on the back. The breastplate consists of a kina shell -- a large piece of pearl oyster shell -- that is set into a backing composed of different substances such … [Read more...] about Kina Shell Moka Breastplate: Researched and Conserved by Naysa Adams
Gope ancestor or spirit boards are memorial tablets that are usually painted black, red, and white and feature symbolic images of ancestors. “Dancing figure” images appear throughout Kerewa imagery; these images are easily recognized by the curved arms and legs that inspired the name, as well as by the curved teardrop shape of the eyes and the football shape of the stomach. … [Read more...] about Gope Ancestor Board: Researched and Conserved by Akira Alves