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Rare Antique Solomon Islands Shell Pendant (
Rare Antique Solomon Islands Shell Pendant (
Rare Antique Solomon Islands Shell Pendant (
Rare Antique Solomon Islands Shell Pendant (

Rare Antique Solomon Islands Shell Pendant ("Loandasi" "Ulate" "Papafita" 2.75"d

$ 145.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: Giant Clam Shell Pendant (Ulute or Papafita)
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Solomon Islands
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Artist: Unknown

    Description

    Rare Estate Found Hand Crafted Tridacna (giant clam) Shell Pendant from the Solomon Islands
    Circa: Late 19
    th
    or Early 20
    th
    Century
    2 ¾ inches (6.9 cm) in diameter
    Condition; Very good: There is some wear, and minor age related imperfections.
    Description:
    Elliptical or circular ornaments of Tridacna shell (the giant clam and related species) with engraved designs infilled with black pigment were widespread in the eastern Solomon Islands. The present example may be from Malaita, where such ornaments were called
    ulute
    and were worn by men as pendants. Other names for shell pendants of this type are
    papafita
    and
    loanlasi
    .
    This item was from a San Francisco Bay Area estate.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.