GROUP OF MARSHALL ISLAND FISH HOOKS

拍品描述

Ca. 19th - early 20th century AD. >A group comprising three fish hooks constructed from carved shell shanks fitted with sharply curved hook points secured by fibre lashings. The shanks are elegantly shaped with pointed upper terminals and gently tapering bodies, while the hook elements project from the base in pronounced curves designed for effective capture. > >Size: 85-95mm x 40-45mm; Weight: 85g >Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >

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