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Two Solomon Islands Barava Shell Plaques
- Origin
- Solomon Islands
- Object
- Plaque
- Materials
- Shell
- Dimensions
- 18 cm long; 20 × 8.5 × 2 cm
- Catalogue
- TRB-097
Two openwork mortuary shell plaques of barava (bokolo) type from Zaru village, worked with figural designs. One incorporates a ring 9 cm in diameter.
Acquired
Merrill's Auctioneers and Appraisers · 2023
