Micronesian Pearl Inlay Fishing Tackle Box

A fishing tackle box, Tokelau (Micronesia), late 19th century;…
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A fishing tackle box, Tokelau (Micronesia), late 19th century; finely carved and with pearl shell inlay design on all four sides. Provenance: B. L. Hornshaw collection (1878-1937) Hornshaw was an avid collector of Pacific and Australian Aboriginal artefacts, he received many of his pieces from people who lived and worked in the Pacific in the late 19th century. 19 x 25 cm

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