nose ornament casuaris bone Asmat 1970’s - otsj - Asmat - West Papua (No reserve price)
Nose ornaments made from cassowary bone by the Asmat people of West Papua represent significant elements of traditional adornment and identity. Dating from the 1970s, these 'otsj' reflect the Asmat's intricate relationship with their environment and their cultural emphasis on body decoration. Cassowary bones, prized for hardness and symbolic power, are shaped into ornaments that signify status, ritual roles, or clan membership. Such objects are expressive of Asmat artistry and their rich ceremonial life within Papuan culture.
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