Kimberley Pearl Shell Pendant with Interlocking Design and Red Ochre
Aboriginal artist unknown. Mid-1900s pendant (Riji Jakoli). Pearl shell. 19 x 13 cm. From the Kimberley region, engraved with an interlocking design and infilled with red ochre mixed with animal fat. Retains section of human hair string belt
Kimberley Region Pearl Shell Pendant with Interlocking Design
Aboriginal artist unknown. Pendant (Riji Jakoli) mid 1900s. Pearl shell. 16 x 12 cm. From the Kimberley region, engraved with an interlocking design and infilled with red ochre mixed with animal fat. Retains original human hair string belt
Aboriginal artist unknown, 'Three Kimberley Region Decorated Pearl Shell Pendants' Engraved with geometric patterns rubbed with ochres, two being strung with plaited hair, and the third with resin-covered string. The largest, 16.5 x 11 cm. (x 3)
Aboriginal carved pearl shell, early rare form geometric design to front and nature map line marks and sail boat Art work to rear (some loss to edging)
Kimberley Pearl Pendant
Early Pearlshell pendant, Kimberley Region, Western Australia. Carved and engraved pearl shell, in-filled with red ochre. Of leaf-like form, pierced at top with incised traditional motifs. Approx length 19 x 3.5 cm. Provenance: Ex Don Robinson collection…
Kimberley Pearlshell Pendant with Mythological Patterns
Pearlshell pendant, Kimberley Region, Western Australia. Carved and engraved pearl shell, in-filled with red ochre. These beautiful Kimberley pearl shell pendants are usually incised with intricate patterns on their convex surface. The patterns represent…
Mother of Pearl Lonka Lonka with Incised Ochre Design
A mother of pearl Lonka Lonka, Kimberley Region, north Western Australia, with incised design decorated with ochre, height 15.5 cm, width 10.5 cm. Provenance: The James M Jackson collection
Aboriginal Zig-Zag Pearl Shell Pendant
Aboriginal Riji carved pearl shell pendant C.1940-1960, north West Region WA decorated with incised zig-zag designs. Height: 16.5 cm.
Kimberley Pearlshell Pendant with Mythological Patterns
Fine pearl shell pendant, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, carved and engraved pearl shell, in-filled with red ochre (no custom stand) These beautiful Kimberley pearlshell pendants are usually incised with intricate patterns on their convex surface.…
Kimberley Pearl Shell Pendant with Intricate Mythological Patterns
Fine pearl shell pendant, Kimberley Region, Western Australia. These beautiful Kimberley pearl shell pendants are usually incised with intricate patterns on their convex surface. The patterns represent mythological themes associated with rain. The…
Aboriginal Mother of Pearl Shell with Animal Designs
An Aboriginal incised mother of pearl shell, with a design of emus, goannas and a snake in red ochre, diameter 14 cm
Aboriginal Pearl Shell Adornments from Western Australia
Three Aboriginal pearl shells Adornments, Western Australia, engraved pearl shell, hair and natural earth pigments (3), each 16 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Engraved Pearl Shell: Aboriginal Warrior, Mermaid & Flora/fauna
A West Australian pearl shell engraved with Aboriginal warrior, mermaid and Australian flora and fauna, late 19th century, approximately 20 cm high, 18 cm wide
Carved Pearl Shell from Western Australia
A carved pearl shell (riji jakoli), Western Australia (early twentieth century), carved pearl shell, natural earth pigments, human hair string and synthetic fibres, 15.5 cm
Lonka Lonka Ornament, 14 cm, Western Australia
A Lonka Lonka ornament Western Australia. Length 14 cm
Lonka Lonka Ornament from Western Australia
A Lonka Lonka ornament, Western Australia. Length 17.5 cm
Lonka Lonka Spirit Engraved Pearl Shell
An Aboriginal lonka lonka, Kimberley region, engraved pearl shell with two spirit figures
Carved Pearl Shell from Kimberley Region, Western Australia
A decorated pearl shell, Kimberley Region, Western Australia (circa 1950), carved pearl shell and charcoal, 21 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection, United States of America
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