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Solomon Islands Chief’s Staff with Shell Inlay

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Solomon Islands Chief’s Staff with Shell Inlay

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Description

Highly carved ceremonial or ‘Chief’s Staff’ from the Solomon Islands, South Pacific. Decorated with shell inlay and animal figures. Early to mid 20th century. With a knobbed handle and the shaft inlaid with iridescent carved shells. A carving of a snake eating a bird is wrapped around the lower section of the cane. The center section has a tortoise with inlaid eyes, and two crocodiles also with inlaid eyes. Old patina.

SIZE: Length - 41” (101.5 cm)

PROVENANCE: English ethnographic collection.

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Condition

No losses to wood or shell inlay. Old darkened, glossy patina and wear.

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Solomon Islands Chief’s Staff with Shell Inlay

Name: Solomon Islands Chief’s Staff with Shell Inlay
SKU: 47873125
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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Starting Price $400

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