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Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands

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Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands. These were laboriously sliced with sand and bamboo, which contributed to their value as currency, as well as ornaments for the skull shrines of village chiefs; see archival photo below taken by Rodolphe Festetics de Tolna, 1903. Old collection numbers are painted in black on the side of the shells: T-523, T-524, T-525. Ex private collection, New Jersey; ex Michael Hamson Free shipping in the Continental US

Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Shell,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
Solomon Islands
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
First Half 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Point Richmond, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: ZK#18251stDibs: LU1778242316152

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