Collection Online

Pectoral
(early 20th century)

Medium
pearl shell

Measurements
6.5 × 5.9 × 0.8 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1972
© the artists

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Vella LaVella Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands

Accession Number
D37D-1972

Department
Pacific Art

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Physical description
The flat section of shell has concentric ring formation. Central pierced disc, four frigated bird heads above and below facing inwards. At the top a pierced finial; at the base an open shark's mouth