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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  Aboriginal & Oceanic Art & Artefacts
• Sale Date:
  11 Feb 2018 ~ 2.30pm
• Lot #:
  84
• Lot Description:
  Lonka Lonka (Riji/Jakoli) - Pearl Shell pendant, early 20th c.
  Engraved pearl shell pubic cover with deep incised traditional geometric motifs infilled with earth pigment (red ochre), pierced at the top for suspension and with braided human hair. "Important ritual and magic ceremonial Adornment, pearl shell pendant was used during male initiation ceremonies…" Western Australia.
  14 cms x 20 cms
• Estimate:
  A$1,800 - 2,200
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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