Abalone Tribal Art

1980s abalone and silver clamper bracelet, Taxco, Mexico Perfect for summer, this classic abalone clamper bracelet has two rows of inlaid abalone and a central band of graduated raised dots. The hallmark reads Hecho en Mexico...

Early 20th century Fikum tribal waist ornament, Northern Luzon, Philippines Bontoc people, Igorot group.  

A powerfully carved Maori Revival feather or treasure box. The body of the box carved with a ferocious seated tiki at each end, bodies covered in tattoos, and tongues out. The eyes have been inlaid with abalone shell. The sides of the box have been further carved with tiki faces, The lid is also elaborately carved. The handle features two tiki resting head to head, tongues out, hands clasped in front of them, eyes inlaid with abalone. Tiki masks...

Dramatic tribal necklace has a base of hand woven reeds with seven large abalone pieces is mounted on a custom-made iron stand.