Lot 53
Sale 141 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal, trolling lure made with a pearlshell shank and turtleshell barb, with fibre lashings and blue glass bead hackle (6cm); small barbless hook, appears to be carved turtleshell (3cm). Very fine, unsual. (2)
Ex Alan McRae Collection.^^A similar example is held in the British Museum (Museum Number Oc1944,02.552).
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $650