Solomon Islands Jewelry and Money Belt from Mission Collection

Two superb dolphin teeth necklaces, (barulifai'a), Lau Lagoon…
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Two superb dolphin teeth necklaces, (barulifai'a), Lau Lagoon area, Malaita Island, Solomon Islands, early 20th century; together with a fine shell money belt also from Malaita Island. Provenance: The South Seas Evangelical Mission collection. 44 x 5 cm, 45 x 5 cm, 63 x 10 cm (3)

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