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A Rare Solomon Islands Fisher Wife Sculpture

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A Rare Solomon Islands Fisher Wife Sculpture

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Antique carved wooden female effigy of a "Fisher wife" holding a staff with frigate bird and bonita fish symbols. Santa Cataline Island, Solomon islands. Carved from Tobago wood with inlaid shell eyes and incised designs. The sculpture measures 20.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna collection, New Jersey.

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fair, well handled

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A Rare Solomon Islands Fisher Wife Sculpture

Name: A Rare Solomon Islands Fisher Wife Sculpture
SKU: 142788934
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,000

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