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THB20th C. Maori Paua Necklace + Hawaiian Wood Tiki Mask
Lot 241c
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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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- Lot Description
Oceania, New Zealand, Maori, ca. early to mid-20th century CE; Hawaiian Islands, ca. mid-20th century CE. This is a fine paua shell and woven fiber necklace, and a hand-carved wood and horsehair vintage tiki maskette. The necklace is a choker length comprised of a tightly woven fiber band with a loop and button closure- the disc made from paua (abalone) shell with a shimmering nacre surface. The paua shards are likely cut to symbolize whale teeth then pierced and sewn to the cord with petite black stone beads threaded through the perforations. A stunning piece perfect for displaying in a well-lit area for the sunlight to dazzle across! The tiki face is decorative, the visage comprised of characteristic stylized features: a grimacing mouth, flared nostrils, and bulging eyes under a dramatic V shaped brow. Attached to the forehead is a thick shock of black horsehair secured via a tightly woven bottom, and the verso is slightly concave with a cord for suspension. Size (mask): 10.5" L x 3" W (26.7 cm x 7.6 cm); (necklace): 14.75" L x 1.5" W (37.5 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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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.
#170438Maskette is excellent with only surface wear to wood- a few nicks and a smooth patina. Hair is tightly attached and is matted with straw or plant material. Fraying to a shell dangling near closure and needs to be reinforced and could be easily repaired with thread. Loss to half a shell and some nicks to others. Not recommended for wearing due to fragile nature of woven fibers.Condition
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