Pectoral
(early 20th century)

Vella LaVella Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands

Medium: pearl shell
Measurements: 5.5 × 7.4 × 0.7 cm
Place/s of Execution: Vella LaVella Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands
Accession Number: D37F-1972
Department: Pacific Art
Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1972
© the artists
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Gallery location: Not on display
Physical description: At each end four pairs of frigate birds facing each other, joined at the fish. They hold in their beaks; small squared pierced finial above and below; pierced through and two circles in the centre