Pendant, Lei Niho Palaoa - Lot 112

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Pendant, Lei Niho Palaoa - Lot 112
Pendant, Lei Niho Palaoa Hawaii Sperm whale tooth H. 10.5 cm Provenance : - Pierre and Claude Vérité, Paris - Bernard and Bertrand Bottet, Nice - Christie's, June 14, 2011, lot 86 - Private collection A large pendant, this hook carved from a sperm whale tooth was originally suspended from a necklace made of braided human hair. This type of ornament, particularly rare, was reserved for the elite. Beautiful patina. Accents and restorations.
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