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Rare protective charm of Vovoso type from the Solomon Islands, Melanesia.

The object is composed of shells linked with plant fibers and features a traditional construction characteristic of ritual and protective objects of the archipelago often used during warrior expeditions.

Materials: shells and plant fibers.

Height: 49 cm.

Ancient condition with wear, patina and natural fragilities of organic materials.

Rare charme protecteur de type Vovoso provenant des îles Salomon, Mélanésie.

L'objet est composé de coquillages associés à des fibres végétales et présente une construction traditionnelle caractéristique des objets rituels et protecteurs de l'archipel souvent utilisés lors des expéditions guerrières.

Matériaux : coquillages et fibres végétales.

Hauteur : 49 cm.

État ancien avec usures, patine et fragilités naturelles des matériaux organiques.

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Solomon Islands

Mid 20th century - Shell - Good condition

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Original mid-20th-century Vovoso protective charm from the Solomon Islands, made of shells and plant fibres, height 49 cm, in good condition, with stand and from a private collection.

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Original mid-20th-century Vovoso protective charm from the Solomon Islands, made of shells and plant fibres, height 49 cm, in good condition, with stand and from a private collection.

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