Marquesas Islands Large Carved Coconut

Description:

Marquesas Islands Large Carved Coconut, c. second half 19th century, with stylized carving overall, the remnant suspension cord with carved bone tiki and kukui nut beads, (the coconut bottom was broken and repaired),ht. 5 3/4, dia. 6 in.

Provenance: The Leo and Lillian Fortess collection.
Estimate $800-1,200


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