DEUX ORNEMENTS EN ECAILLE DE TORTUE TWO TRUK ISLANDS TORTOISESHELL ORNAMENTS

Cf. Heerman, 2009, fig.112 pour un ornement comparable provenant du Linden Museum, Stuttgart (inv.122085).
Ces disques pouvaient être portés et servaient de monnaie d'échange.

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.