Rare Solomon Islands Barava
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A rare Solomon Islands 'Barava', Mortuary offering fashioned from the hard marble-like shell of the giant clam. Such relics are prized by the Melanesian peoples. "Barava" are ornate openwork plaques created in the western Solomon Islands. The designs on some barava are geometric, but many include stylized human figures such as these . Barava have been associated with burial places and were reportedly used to adorn structures housing the skulls of prominent men or slain enemies,and as powerful charms carried in war canoes during headhunting expeditions to protect the crew and ensure success. The Barava measures 10 x 3 5/8 inches.Found in the Western Solomons, Choiseul Island. Field Collected by Carolyn Yacoe, Pacific Pathways, HI, 1986.
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Rare Solomon Islands Barava
Estimate $500 - $800
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