Two Fossil Shell Rings, Choiseul Solomon Islands

Traditional Currency.Ex. Private German collection.3 in. x 3 in. / 7.62 cm. x 7.62 cm.2.5 in. x 2 in. / 6.35 cm. x 5.08 cm.

Two Solomon Islands Barava/bokolo mortuary shell plaques from Zaru village, with figural designs. 18 cm length, 9 cm diameter ring, 1.5 cm thickness and 20 cm H x 8.5 cm D x 2 cm W.

Two figural shell plaques from the Solomon Islands. Alike in design, with some differences. 7.5"x4" 6.5"x4.5"

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,

turtle shell, baseTraditionally worn by senior men of high status.H: 5 cm; W: 4 cm, H: 2,0 inch; W: 1,6 inchProvenance:Ben Hirsch, Maastricht, The NetherlandsContinent: Oceania

Two Solomon Island tribal Barava shell plaques, carved from fossilized shell. Stylized bird design, similar design in collection 7.5"x4" 8"x4.5"

Oceania, Solomon Islands, Melanesian Peoples 19th-20th c. Fine carved marble like ornament from fossilized Giant Clamshell (Tridacna Shell) depicting two opposing seated figures atop a circular form b

Oceania, Solomon Islands, Melanesian Peoples 19th-20th c. Fine carved marble like ornament from fossilized Giant Clamshell (Tridacna Shell) depicting two figures with arms at their side touching their

Three shell inlaid wood carved Solomon Islands war canoe prows. Two have patinas of use and wear, one appears simply decorative, carved from a finer wood with no holes for lashing. Some loss of shell

Oceania, Melenesia, Solomon Islands probably Barava 20th c. Fossilized currency shell "Tridacna Gigas" pictorial depicting two opposed male figures in a seated position above the circular base of semi

Includes large New Georgia island pectoral ornament with abstract decoration, Solomon Islands "Spirit Hands" shell charm, three shell armbands with incised designs, and six small Yua currency rings st

shell discs (white, black and red), thread on plant fibre, forming clan-specific geometrical patterns, plaited strings on both sides for attachment; arm cuffs have been worn by men and women. Like all

Two Ceremonial Bowls, Star Harbor Area, Solomon Islands, First Half 20th C. Each bowl of blackened wood with shell inlay has stylized bird and fish forms. Slight damage and missing inlay. Cf. Hurst, N

a) heavy wood, matt reddish brown patina, lense-shaped cross section, beating area with raised sharp-edged middle ridge on both sides, the original fibre wrapping of the shaft now missing, l: 117 cm,

TWO DECORATIVE FOSSIL SHELL PLAQUES Two round shells with a long black and gray oblong shell in the middle set in a zen garden lined plaster rectangle. 10

Four 9ct gold diamond and gem-set rings. To include a sapphire and diamond band ring, a diamond chevron ring, together with two shell cameo rings. Estimated total diamond weight 0.30ct. Hallmarks for

**Originally Listed At $1000** Oceania, Melanesia, Solomon Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a kapkap, a head or pectoral ornament made of a shell disc with intricate

Oceania / Polynesia / Melanesia, Solomon Islands, Malaita Island, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful example of a dala kapkap, a head or breast ornament made of a shell disc with intricate overlay desig

Fossilized shell carved Bokolo, grave ornament from New Georgia, Solomon Islands. 11"x6.5"

JEWELRY: Four vintage 10K gold rings, details include: two 10K shell cameo rings, [Total weight: 7.0 grams] one 10K ring set with one oval, cabochon cut opal, 11.5mm x 9.5mm (Note: Opal is scratched a

3 Solomon Islands Shell Inlaid Walking Sticks. From the collection of Joseph Salamanca. Ranging in size: 31'' x 1'' (79 x 3 cm) to 39'' x 1.5'' (99 x 4 cm).

of circular form and suspended on a braided cord, with shaped tortoiseshell accent, disc 7.5cm diameter

Two carved shell cameo rings. The first set with garnets in 9ct gold, size P and a half, total weight 4.64 grams. The second set in 18ct gold, size Q, total weight 2.65 grams.

Description française: ÎLES SALOMON Anneau (barava zaru). Dimensions : 9.75 x 6.75 x 0.75" English Description: SOLOMON ISLANDS Ring (barava zaru). Dimensions: 9.75 x 6.75 x 0.75"