Solomon Lime Stick

Ancestor figure

Solomon Islands, Melanesia

19th century

Hard brown wood (possibly Kwila), white glass trade beads, putty nut (parinarium), nautilus shell inlay, with lime highlights and bleaching

Height: 27 cm

Provenance: Mr. & Mrs. Van Raalte, Berkshire, acquired circa 1970’s Offered at Woolley & Wallis 20/02/2024, lot 269

Object Presented by:
Anthony J.P. Meyer
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