Description:
Solomon Islands Feather Money, Tevau, Santa Cruz, wood coils covered with red feathers from the Scarlet Honeyeater, the multiple strands of shell attachments with red cloth at the ends, braided fiber attached at the end, patina of use, dia. to 15, wd. of coil 2 1/4 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
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Keywords
Santa Cruz, Solomon IslandsAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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