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A 19th century Santa Cruz breast pendant the tridacna shell…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
A 19th century Santa Cruz breast pendant the tridacna shell slightly ovoid disc with a tortoise shell overlay, the lower motif depicted as a frigate bird with outstretched wings and bifurcated tail, the upper possibly a series of stylised fish, which in turn is secured with natural fibre cordage. Provenance; collected by a close friend of and gifted to the vendors' great grandfather in the 1880s. Width 12.5 cm.
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Category:
Tribal: S/E Asia, Oceania & Pacific