Mask Pendant Necklace

Papua New Guinea c. 2010

Gold pendant necklace with sapphire jewels, in the shape of a traditional mask. It was gifted to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her trip to Papua New Guinea in November 2010 by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Michael Somare.

  • Source/Credit: Gift of Prime Minister Michael Somare of Papua New Guinea to Secretary Clinton
  • Catalog Number: 2011.0019.16.02
  • Created: c. 2010
  • Acquired: 2011

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