Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas - 21st September 2023
Lot 1699
A Solomon Islands alms dish
Estimate £150 - £200
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Description
A Solomon Islands alms dish
Melanesia
with inlaid shell and gum and with a scalloped edge, with label to the underside Alms Dish as used in churches in Melanesia (S. Pacific) inliad mother-of-pearl made with native tools by boys of Vurcas School,
16cm diameter,
and four Solomon Islands shell inlaid spoons. (5)