ILES FIDJI

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AIGUILLE EN OS, SAULACA
FIJI ISLANDS BONE NEEDLE, SAULACA
Iles Fidji
Longueur: 39 cm. (15½ in.)

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Lot Essay

Cf. Clunie, 1986, fig.197-22 pour une oeuvre comparable.
Selon Clunie, de telles aiguilles étaient utilisées pour coudre les différentes parties des voiles en écorce de pandanus des pirogues. Celle-ci est d'une taille exceptionnelle.
Présence d'une ancienne étiquette de collection.

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