Australian Aborigine Pectoral Carving on a Marine Shell

19th century, incised with a meandering linear design accentuated by bird tracks and arrangements of dots, pierced twice for suspension. Displayed on a small custom metal stand.

6.5 in.; 7.5 in. on stand.

Purchased in 1971 from dealer J. J. Klejman, New York City. A copy of the original invoice is available.
The Collection of Dr. Malcolm Hardy, Chapel Hill, NC

No apparent condition issues.

$200 - 400