A Fine Old Afi Afioliya Eight Strand Shell Money Necklace, Malaita, The Solomon Islands

Lot #832 - A Fine Old Afi Afioliya Eight Strand Shell Money Necklace, Malaita, The Solomon Islands

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Aboriginal & Oceanic Art | November
Sale Date:

24 Nov 2019 ~ 3pm (AEDT)
Lot #:

832
Lot Description:

A Fine Old Afi Afioliya Eight Strand Shell Money Necklace, Malaita, The Solomon Islands
fish teeth inset in the centre
L 84 cm ex ties
Provenance:

Ex Judith Wood Collection. Judith lived in Vanuatu for more than 25 years & field collected frequently in the Solomon Islands.
References:

Burt, Ben. Body Ornaments of Malaita, The Solomon Islands, British Museum Press, 2009
Estimate:

A$500 - 800
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.