Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands 19th Century Sea shell 19th century

Condition: | On order | Latvia, Riga
€ 7 760
Bank Transfer
Seller
Antiqon
Shell Plaque (Barava) from Solomon Islands, 19th Century
Objects crafted from the shell of the giant Tridacna clam, also known as the fossilized giant clam, held great value among numerous Melanesian peoples. The artistry of working with fossilised Tridacna reached its zenith in the Solomon Islands, particularly evident in the creation of intricate and prestigious objects like the barava – perforated plates originating from the western Solomon Islands.While some barava designs feature geometric patterns, many incorporate stylised human figures intertwined with shapes reminiscent of faces, characterised by spiral eyes and smiling mouths adorned with tiny teeth. Traditionally, barava were closely linked with burial sites, often used to embellish structures housing the skulls of esteemed individuals or enemies, or placed atop graves. In the past, certain barava even played a role in vovoso, potent charms worn aboard war canoes during headhunting expeditions, safeguarding the crew and ensuring successful endeavours.The Didier Zanette Collection offers insight into these remarkable artefacts. Additionally, a selection of other 19th-century objects crafted from giant clam shells remains available.For further exploration of this fascinating subject, refer to the book:Tridacna Gigas: Objects of Prestige in Melanesiaby Éric Lancrenon and Didier ZanetteISBN: 9782915654929Publisher: Au vent des îlesPublication Date: November 16, 2011Series: Pacific CulturePages: 277Dimensions: 29.5 x 23.5 x 2.9 cm

Information about the shop

Address
Antiqon
Brivibas street 52-1B,Riga LV-1011, Latvia
LV-1011 Riga
Latvia
Contact details
+37128058424
+37125663066
Business hours
Mo   closed
Tu    12:00 – 19:30    12:00 – 19:30
We    12:00 – 19:30    12:00 – 19:30
Th    12:00 – 19:30    12:00 – 19:30
Fr    12:00 – 19:30    12:00 – 19:30
Sa    12:00 – 18:00    12:00 – 18:00
Su   closed

Other items from the seller

Frederic Remington Bronze Sculpture – “The Mountain Man”, 20th Century
Frederic Remington Bronze Sculpture – “The Mountain Man”, 20th Century
€ 1 780
Large Biedermeier style wall cabinet
Large Biedermeier style wall cabinet
€ 340
Corner cabinet with inlays
Corner cabinet with inlays
€ 550
Children
Children
€ 550
18th Century French Antique Paravent Screen with Three Leaves
18th Century French Antique Paravent Screen with Three Leaves
€ 2 000
Composition
Composition
€ 3 000
Gold ring with emeralds and diamonds
Gold ring with emeralds and diamonds
€ 3 200
Large amphora-shaped vase of colored crystal.
Large amphora-shaped vase of colored crystal.
€ 500

Рекомендуемые экспонаты

Костер из опавших листьев
Костер из опавших листьев
$1 300
я этого не хотел
я этого не хотел
$1 000
Городские улицы
Городские улицы
RUB20 000
Холст маслом, Smear painting technique, Expressionism, Kazakhstan, 2015
Холст маслом, Smear painting technique, Expressionism, Kazakhstan, 2015
Price оn Application
"Подснежники"
"Подснежники"
$50
Seascape. Volumetric picture
Seascape. Volumetric picture
$300
"Дегустатор Гашиша "
"Дегустатор Гашиша "
RUB1 500
Последний снег
Последний снег
€6 000
× Create a Search Subscription