Lot 76
  • 76

Viti Whaletooth Necklace, Fiji Islands

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • african elephant ivory
Contains Sperm Whale (physeter macrocephalus) tooth.

Provenance

Pinto Collection, Paris and New York

Condition

Fair condition overall; tips of several pendants broken, as seen on photographs; the original fiber string broken several times with parts missing; mounted on base following the original shape; fine aged patina.
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