Spoon, Tahiti, French Polynesia Height: 17 cm Mother-of-pearl. Carved from the mother-of-pearl of the giant clam or large pearl oyster, these spoons were used in everyday life as well as during ceremonial meals. They showcase the refinement of mother-of-pearl craftsmanship, a material particularly prized in Polynesia. Provenance: Webb’s, Auckland, September 11, 2011, lot 260.
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Estimate
€200 - €300
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Spoon, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Height: 17 cm
Mother-of-pearl.
Carved from the mother-of-pearl of the giant clam or large pearl oyster, these spoons were used in everyday life as well as during ceremonial meals. They showcase the refinement of mother-of-pearl craftsmanship, a material particularly prized in Polynesia.
Provenance:
Webb’s, Auckland, September 11, 2011, lot 260.
Sale
Thursday 26 November・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 15 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris