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A 19th century Solomon Islands shell inlay comb the twelve…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A 19th century Solomon Islands shell inlay comb the twelve palmwood teeth spreading from a black paste coated tapering ‘Handle' made from crushed Parinarium nuts, the four surfaces decorated with notch patterned Nautilus shell cut pieces inlay, terminating at a curved end. Note; some shell pieces loss, and some loss to some of the teeth. Length 18 cm.
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Category:
Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific