Wangpars for sharing

[Sajen]

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.

[Sajen]

And here is the "new" one. It has 8 big kauris in contrast to the other one which has 12.

[Sajen]

And here are some old pictures from Tanimbar warriors who wear such wangpars.

[Sajen]

I have to correct myself, the shown necklaces are not wangpar necklaces but necklaces from the Ngada tribes from Flores! :rolleyes:

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.

[Sajen]

And here are two pictures from Ngada people/warriors wearing these.

[kronckew]

Love that sword!

[Sajen]

Love that sword!

I am as well! :D Seldom seen type of sword!

[drac2k]

Wonderful necklace; I have a great appreciation for such things! Thanks for sharing.

[kahnjar1]

If I may be picky, they are COWRIE shells. Kauri is a New Zealand tree.
Lovely necklaces though!
Stu

[Sajen]

If I may be picky, they are COWRIE shells. Kauri is a New Zealand tree.
Lovely necklaces though!
Stu

Hi Stu,

You're correct! :) i've used by accident the German term. :rolleyes::D

Regards,
Detlef