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39 - MALAITA ISLAND, Solomon Islands.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
MALAITA ISLAND, Solomon Islands. Wood coated with parinarium, carvings highlighted with lime. An offering bowl in the shape of a frigatebird seizing a skipjack tuna, a metaphor – amongst others – for headhunting. 52.5 x 26 x 11 cm. (minor historical losses). Provenance: Private collection in Sologne (by inheritance).
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About the sale AFRICA PRESTIGE
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Auction time 09/21/2026 at 1:00 PM
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