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
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation
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
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