A very fine Malaita (Solomon Islands) 19th/early 20thC man’s woven comb (Faa)

Lot #130 - A very fine Malaita (Solomon Islands) 19th/early 20thC man’s woven comb (Faa)

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

October 2014 Antique & Art Auction
Sale Date:

07 Oct 2014 ~ 10am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 336)
07 Oct 2014 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 350 - 662)
Lot #:

130
Lot Description:

A very fine Malaita (Solomon Islands) 19th/early 20thC man’s woven comb (Faa)
the intricate weaving from yellow orchid fibres and coconut palm frond fibres dyed with red, the teeth from fern root, two absent, some loss to weaving at the top. The Kwaio people of Malaita developed this form of comb for ceremonial purposes. Length 163, maximum width 33.
Estimate:

NZ$200 - 200
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.