Pig Tusk, Papua New Guinea c.1970

Pig tusks have long been used in personal adornment in Papua New Guinea, where pigs traditionally held considerable social and ceremonial importance. Dating to around 1970, this necklace has a natural pig tusk approximately 9cm long suspended from a simple leather cord. The natural shape and surface of the tusk give the piece plenty of character and reflect the use of locally available materials in traditional jewellery.