Wasekaseka. A fine Fidjian whaletooth necklace composed of thirty tapered curved sections of whaleteeth,
Wasekaseka. A fine Fidjian whaletooth necklace composed of thirty tapered curved sections of whaleteeth,
Fidji Islands. 32 cm diam. Worn by Fijian chiefs, whale teeth symbolized their chiefly rank. These important objects of prestige were also used as ransom during Fijian wars, according to Clunie, former curator of the Fiji Museum.
Provenance:
Collection Karin van Leyden (Berlin 1906 - Lugano 1977) certified by her son Ragnar Van Leyden.
Collection J. Timmermans, Brussels. (VJ) ASA
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 9,375.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
Wasekaseka. A fine Fidjian whaletooth necklace composed of thirty tapered curved sections of whaleteeth,
Fidji Islands. 32 cm diam. Worn by Fijian chiefs, whale teeth symbolized their chiefly rank. These important objects of prestige were also used as ransom during Fijian wars, according to Clunie, former curator of the Fiji Museum.
Provenance:
Collection Karin van Leyden (Berlin 1906 - Lugano 1977) certified by her son Ragnar Van Leyden.
Collection J. Timmermans, Brussels. (VJ) ASA
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |
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