Lot n° 180
Estimation :
2500 - 3500
EUR
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Result
: 2 500EUR
FIDJI ISLANDS - Lot 180
FIDJI ISLANDS
Rare prestige chief's necklace from the Fiji Islands, late 19th-early 20th century.
Called "Wasekaseka" (or waseisei), it consists of 14 "teeth", 14cm to 18cm long, cut from the teeth of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). They are strung on modern cotton thread and separated by thin bone rings. Clear patina // conical piercings //
Wingspan: 38 cm.
During the 19th century, the Pacific whaling industry, fueled by Euro-American demand, popularized objects carved from abundant marine ivory. The abundance of this magnificent material favored the creation of jewelry for local populations or for export.
For a similar example and more information, see piece no. OL002207 on the New Zealand Museum website.
Expert : Cédric Le Dauphin
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