A pair of Tahitian shell crowns
Early 20th century
A pair of handmade shell crowns each formed of hundreds of yellow, white and black shells with geometric patterns
Larger: 22.5" inner C x 0.75" H; smaller: 22.5" inner C x 0.625" H

Overall good condition with dust accumulation and light wear commensurate with age and wear. Each with a few scattered missing shells, and larger with scattered minor small breaks to individual shells. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.