4050

Choice Solomon Islands Abaquero

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Choice Solomon Islands Abaquero
SOLD
200.00USD+ buyer's premium (40.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 12 @ 10:34UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4050
Header: Other Oceania
Title: (b)Choice Solomon Islands Abaquero[/b]
Description: In the Solomon Islands beaded armbands were made with the white, black, and red shell disks sewn at alternating 45 degree angles; they were called abaquaro. Prized for their fine workmanship, abaquaro were used for bride price and also exchange. See Opitz, p. 11.
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 800
Pedigree Collection: All purchased from a native lady in Honiara, Solomons; she said they are finest handmade shell beads from the area.