Dani Boar Tusk Nose Ornament Timor kohl was believed to protect

kohl was believed to protect against eye ailments and shield the wearer from the sun's intense glare

a ringed neck—embellished with a strand of pink glass beads symbolizing beauty and prosperity

Incised chinese characters probably from later period

gained popularity during this time

Dani Boar Tusk Nose Ornament Timor kohl was believed to protectDani People, Early 20th Century, Bailem Valley, Irian Jaya (Papua), Indonesia A captivating hand carved and finely polished boars tusk nose ornament, once worn as both personal adornment and a potent symbol of wealth among the Dani. Originally paired with a second tusk and joined by a wooden dowel (now missing), such ornaments formed part of a mans ceremonial attire and were also used in bride price exchanges and barter paymentsmaking them important