Ceremonial dolfin figure, Makira - Santa Ana - Solomon Islands

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The Ceremonial dolphin figure from Makira–Santa Ana, Solomon Islands, carved in hard wood with black pigment and shell inlays, measures 49 cm long, 19 cm high, and 8.5 cm deep, originates from the Solomon Islands, is in good condition, and is sold with a stand.

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CEREMONIAL Dolfin figure, Makira - Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Elaborate sea creatures such as this were important ritual objects used during the initiation ceremonies or warfare. The figures were displayed with food and offered up to the spirits as part of the initiation. This vessel carved in the form of a dolphin represent an important God for the natives to the Solomon Islands, The dolphin is admired for its fierce and aggressive fishing skills. This beautiful piece exemplifies the important bonds that existed between the visual traditions and the spiritual beliefs of the Solomon Islanders.

Dimension : 49 cm long

Hard wood, black pigment, shell inlays .

Provenance : Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California

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CEREMONIAL Dolfin figure, Makira - Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Elaborate sea creatures such as this were important ritual objects used during the initiation ceremonies or warfare. The figures were displayed with food and offered up to the spirits as part of the initiation. This vessel carved in the form of a dolphin represent an important God for the natives to the Solomon Islands, The dolphin is admired for its fierce and aggressive fishing skills. This beautiful piece exemplifies the important bonds that existed between the visual traditions and the spiritual beliefs of the Solomon Islanders.

Dimension : 49 cm long

Hard wood, black pigment, shell inlays .

Provenance : Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California

#ttdec

Details

Country of Origin
Solomon Islands
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ceremonial dolfin figure, Makira - Santa Ana
Height
19 cm
Width
49 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
83.33%
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