Large 19th C. Micronesian Yap Island Pearl Shell Dowry

Micronesia, Marshall Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A huge mother of pearl shell fish hook, made of two pieces - one larger and broader, the other smaller and sharper - tightly bound toge

A VERY LARGE COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL SHELLS in various forms and sizes. Largest 24 cm x 20 cm. (qty)

An Oceanic mother-of-pearl bonito fish hook, An Oceanic mother-of-pearl bonito fish hook, 19th century, Micronesian Marshall Islands, 11cm high, together with a modern stand (2) Condition Report: Good

1 Ex-Large 19th century carved and shaded pearl head button. This button is from the collection of the late Shirley Case who wrote the NBS pearl classification guide book. Shell was her number one fav

(lot of 4) Lady's hand fans, late 19th/ early 20th c., including: (1) Micronesian hand fan, Marshall Islands, woven plant fibers, center tortoise shell plaque, approx 13.5"l, 7.25"w, (1) Continental f

Two Boiken Talipun shell dowries, one with weaving, one missing wove decoration. Along with Schouten Island Triton shell trumpet, playable, with fine patina of age, late 19th c. 8", 8.75, 11.5"

4 hand carved 4 hole sew thru pearl buttons. These consist of two pair. One pair is in tow colors of pearl with cut steels and the other pair is in shaded pearl. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISI

83 Small/Medium/Large 19th century pearl buttons. And even more of an assortment of buttons that are examples of the pearl button history. There are many beautiful colorations of pearl buttons in a va

56 Small/Medium/Large 19th century pearl buttons. And more of an assortment of buttons that are examples of the pearl button history. There are many beautiful colorations of pearl buttons in a variety

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

**Originally Listed At $1200** Oceania, Micronesia, Mortlock Island, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A sturdy wooden axe used to harvest taro with a handle carved from lightweight wood and a blade fo

**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, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 19th century CE. Rare crown, consisting of hundreds of carefully stitched white and pale orange-tipped white tulip-shaped seashells placed to create a

**Originally Listed At $1800** South Pacific, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful and rare example of a fishing lure that is hand-carved from pearlescent shell. The slender

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,

10.25 12.5 inches

Oceania, Micronesia, Nukuoro Island, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare example of a hand-carved wooden canoe model boasting fine form and intricate detailing. The round-bottomed canoe is

19th C. Mother of Pearl Shells in Chinese Carved Bases. Mother of pearl shells in fitted stands with branches and florals. Measures - 11 3/4" high x 9 1/2" across.

Oceania, Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Yap region, ca. 19th century CE. This is a massive wheel shaped stone disc known as a "rai" (also a raay or dei) with a wide hole drilled through the center. The

Large 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood console table. Inlaid gray marble top. Bird, branch, floral and stag decorations. Pierced apron. Some loss to mother of pearl. 44in wide. 22.

(5) 19th Century Carved Mother of Pearl Shells 8 3/4 x 7 in. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the Museum's collections fund.

**Originally Listed At $400** Oceania, Trobriand Islands, Massim peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An attractive ceremonial lime spatula or lime stick, also known as kena, carved from the sh

Large 19th C 14kt Yellow Gold & Pearl Brooch. Circular brooch with hand chased floral and leaf design, set with seed pearl accents and prong set seed pearl bar across center. Measures just under 2 inc

Large 19th C Brass Planter W/ Shell Motif. 16 1/4" Dia 15 1/4" H