ILE NAURU

Details

PROJECTILE EN BENITIER GEANT
NAURU ISLAND GIANT CLAM PROJECTICLE
Ile Nauru
Longueur: 6.5 cm. (2½ in.)

Provenance

Sigrid et Rolf Verlemann-Mueller, Detmold

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

Taillé dans la coquille d'un bénitier géant, ce rare projectile peut être comparé à un objet publié dans Phelps (1976, p.215, fig.968) provenant de la collection Hooper et ayant conservé tout son cordage. Nous pouvons supposer que ce projectile était utilisé tel une fronde, à la différence que le projectile reste attaché à la cordelette.

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