Talipun – Papua New Guinea A Talipun is a traditional bride price currency used by the Abelam people of Papua New Guinea. These striking objects are crafted from carved shell ‘mamoratus’ and meticulously decorated with an intriguing spirit face Talipuns play a crucial role in ceremonial exchanges, particularly during marriage negotiations, where they represent the value and honor of a bride. Beyond their practical use, Talipuns are deeply symbolic, reflecting the Abelam’s artistry, cultural identity, and the importance of social bonds within their community. These objects stand as remarkable artifacts of Papua New Guinea’s cultural heritage, blending functionality with extraordinary craftsmanship. Welcome addition to any collection of tribal New Guinea Art/oceanic art. Out of our collction . We pack securely sending worldwide Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums   Google:Papua Blues Koos Knol