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THB19th C. Solomon Islands Clam Shell / Nacre Rings (3)
Lot 103
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Oceania, Melanesia, Solomon Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous trio of shell rings - 2 of clam shell and 1 of nacre - all skillfully carved in openwork forms. Known as bakiha or currency rings, the 2 larger pieces are carved from the shell of the giant clam Tridacna gigas. The largest presents a beveled interior and an edged exterior, while the other is of tubular form. The largest bakiha were treated as clan heirlooms and served as land title deeds, while shell rings like these examples were instead used essentially as currency. In some cases, the rings would also have ceremonial uses and transfer ancestral power from owner to owner. Smallest of the 3, the third shell is sculpted from nacre to display 2 flat sides. A gorgeous iridescence of rainbow hues naturally adorns its surface. This ring was likely used as a body ornament and possibly worn as an armband by women. Size (of largest): 4.6" in diameter x 0.7" H (11.7 cm x 1.8 cm)
Shell rings similar to the 2 largest of this group can be found at the British Museum under accession numbers Oc1904,0621.10 and Oc1920,0313.4.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1995 to 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168039Larger 2 have expected nicks. Otherwise, all are intact and excellent.Condition
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