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Shell Ornament, possibly Hawaiian Islands — Shell Ornament, possibly Hawaiian Islands
Shell Ornament, possibly Hawaiian Islands

Shell Ornament, possibly Hawaiian Islands

A delicate shell ornament, possibly originating from the Hawaiian Islands, representing the artistic and cultural traditions of Polynesian peoples. Shell ornaments held both decorative and ceremonial significance in Pacific island cultures.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 38

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Shell Ornament, possibly Hawaiian Islands, Shell Ornament, possibly Hawaiian Islands

A delicate shell ornament, possibly originating from the Hawaiian Islands, representing the artistic and cultural traditions of Polynesian peoples. Shell ornaments held both decorative and ceremonial significance in Pacific island cultures.

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

Related themes

Natural Materials, Shell, Ornament, Shell Ornament, Pre-Colonial, Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Islands, Decorative Arts, Decorative Ornament, Sculptural, Cultural Artifact, White And Cream, Ornamental, Polynesian Art, Hawaiian, Handcrafted, Indigenous, Indigenous Art, Decorative Object