A Large Bailer Shell Pectoral Ornament and a Finely Woven Shell Wealth Object, Papua New Guinea

Lot #55 - A Large Bailer Shell Pectoral Ornament and a Finely Woven Shell Wealth Object, Papua New Guinea

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Fine Aboriginal, Oceanic & Tribal
Sale Date:

02 Dec 2018 ~ 3pm (AEDT)
Lot #:

55
Lot Description:

A Large Bailer Shell Pectoral Ornament and a Finely Woven Shell Wealth Object, Papua New Guinea
the pectoral ornament with original fibre binding and the wealth object comprising of multiple nassa shells attached to fibre base, some damage to rim
27 cm [Pectoral] and 60 cm [wealth object]
Provenance:

James R. Lawson Pty Ltd.; Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne; The Elizabeth Pryce Collection, Sydney
Estimate:

A$200 - 400
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.