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Deux ornements de nez et un pendentif en écaille, Îles Salomon — Two Salomon Islands Tortoise Shell Nose Ornament and a pendant

Deux ornements de nez et un pendentif en écaille, Îles Salomon

Two Salomon Islands Tortoise Shell Nose Ornament and a pendant

This collection of tortoise shell ornaments from the Solomon Islands comprises two nose ornaments and a pendant. The pieces represent significant examples of Pacific Islander craftsmanship and cultural artistic traditions.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art d'Afrique, d'Océanie, d'Indonésie et des Amériques

December 8, 2022

Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500

Lot 34

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Deux ornements de nez et un pendentif en écaille, Îles Salomon, Two Salomon Islands Tortoise Shell Nose Ornament and a pendant

This collection of tortoise shell ornaments from the Solomon Islands comprises two nose ornaments and a pendant. The pieces represent significant examples of Pacific Islander craftsmanship and cultural artistic traditions.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Ornament, Pendant, Decorative Arts, Sculptural, Cultural Artifact, Tortoiseshell, Jewelry, Warm Tones, Indigenous Art, Oceanic