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Five Solomon Islands combs
One of turtleshell with pierced border to large flat finial, nine tines; another of wood with feather finial and label dated 1873; and three of palm ribs bound together to form triangular finials, one coloured red and with yellow edges
24cm. to 28cm. long (5)
One of turtleshell with pierced border to large flat finial, nine tines; another of wood with feather finial and label dated 1873; and three of palm ribs bound together to form triangular finials, one coloured red and with yellow edges
24cm. to 28cm. long (5)
Provenance
Lt. Howard F.F.Hay on H.M.S. Pearl, 1873, for first two items