Oceanic Mother of Pearl Neck Gorget / Pectoral
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Description
**Originally Listed At $400**
Oceania, Polynesia / Melanesia, likely Solomon Islands, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful pectoral or neck gorget carved from a single piece of nacre (mother of pearl) shell into a crescent shape, the iridescent surface glimmering with rainbow hues. Nacre shells were prestige items that demonstrated wealth and were used like currency. The half moon or crescent shape carved shell was primarily worn by Polynesian cultures, and the shape was introduced to Melanesia and other islands in the 19th century through expanding trade and whaling routes. Size: 4.125" L x 1.5" W (10.5 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired before 2004
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#177147
Oceania, Polynesia / Melanesia, likely Solomon Islands, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful pectoral or neck gorget carved from a single piece of nacre (mother of pearl) shell into a crescent shape, the iridescent surface glimmering with rainbow hues. Nacre shells were prestige items that demonstrated wealth and were used like currency. The half moon or crescent shape carved shell was primarily worn by Polynesian cultures, and the shape was introduced to Melanesia and other islands in the 19th century through expanding trade and whaling routes. Size: 4.125" L x 1.5" W (10.5 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired before 2004
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#177147
Condition
Surface abrasions and scratches, otherwise intact and great condition.
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Oceanic Mother of Pearl Neck Gorget / Pectoral
Estimate $600 - $800
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