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An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4
An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4
An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4
An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4
An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4
An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4
An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4

An Excellent Larger Fine Ornamental Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu 12 1/4"h x 12"L

$ 175.82

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Solomon Islands
  • Type: Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Artist: Unknown

    Description

    A Larger Hand Crafted Solomon Islands Nguzu Nguzu (A Talisman Designed to Provide Protection from Sea Spirits). The Fine Grained Hardwood is inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
    Circa:  Late 20
    th
    Century
    12 inches (31 cm) long x 5 inches (12.8 cm) wide x 12 1/4 inches (31.3 cm) high
    Condition; Very good: There are few mild surface scratches.
    Description: Nguzu Nguzu (also called musu musu or toto isu) was traditionally attached to the bow of sea going canoes just above the waterline. This one was made for the art gallery market. It is a large fine example of the type.
    This item was from a San Francisco Bay Area Collection. There was no other provenance
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA
    .
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.