GROUP OF SOLOMON ISLANDS FISH HOOKS

拍品描述

Ca. 19th century AD. A group of four fish hooks, each constructed from a combination of shell, turtle shell, bone, and fibre lashings. The hooks exhibit elegant curves and finely worked surfaces, with one example decorated with incised geometric designs.Size: 50-75mm x 20-25mm; Weight: 35gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; (acquired from various sources) Ex. Bretagne Encheres, 31 June 2010, Lot 101, Ex. Jacaranda Tribal Art, Ex. Patrick Caput, Ex. Michael Graham Stewart.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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