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1st December 2024, 12:44 PM
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Wangpars for sharing
A wangpar is a warriors necklace from Tanimbar, one I have in my collection for a long time and just won a "new" one by a German auction yesterday.
Here the one I had already. They are made from big and small kauri shells. Last edited by Sajen; 1st December 2024 at 06:16 PM. |
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1st December 2024, 12:50 PM
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And here is the "new" one. It has 8 big kauris in contrast to the other one which has 12.
Last edited by Sajen; 1st December 2024 at 06:15 PM. |
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1st December 2024, 01:07 PM
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And here are some old pictures from Tanimbar warriors who wear such wangpars.
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1st December 2024, 06:14 PM
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I have to correct myself, the shown necklaces are not wangpar necklaces but necklaces from the Ngada tribes from Flores!
 The difference is that Ngada necklaces have the small kauri shells attached. I was confused by the description from the auction house of the newly acquired one. Sorry for the confusion. |
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1st December 2024, 06:24 PM
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And here are two pictures from Ngada people/warriors wearing these.
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2nd December 2024, 08:10 AM
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Love that sword!
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2nd December 2024, 12:14 PM
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 Seldom seen type of sword!
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2nd December 2024, 11:17 PM
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Wonderful necklace; I have a great appreciation for such things! Thanks for sharing.
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3rd December 2024, 10:02 AM
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If I may be picky, they are COWRIE shells. Kauri is a New Zealand tree.
Lovely necklaces though! Stu |
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3rd December 2024, 12:30 PM
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You're correct!  i've used by accident the German term. Regards, Detlef |
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