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Solomon Islands Coral Stone Ancestor's Carved Head
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The Tribes from the Solomon Islands worshipped the skulls of their ancestors as being the home of their spirits. If no remains of a great man were preserved or available, a stylized carved head could provide an approximate symbol. Such carvings were not the place where their spirit resided, it was only a focal point for reverence and worship. Few carvings of this form exist. The Tribes of the Solomon Islands were people with a great sense of personal adornment and headhunters at the same time: Dandy Headhunters
This rarity was collected in situ at the beginning of the 20th century.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Coral,Hand-Carved
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Leuven , BE
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