New Ireland Archaic Chalk Ceremonial Shark Effigy, 9.25″L x 5.5″W x 3.5″ D, gray green patina and surface encrustation, rare SOLD

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New Ireland Archaic Chalk Ceremonial Shark Effigy, 9.25″L x 5.5″W x 3.5″ D, gray green patina and surface encrustation, rare SOLD

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SKU: 427 Category:


Based upon research and experience, only a handful of these stone shark
ceremonial effigies are known. Interested parties may consult a Christies
1996(95) Auction Catalog where a stone shark example, misattributed as
being  from The Trobriand Islands where it  realized 
US  $2500


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  • Dimensions: N/A
  • Reference Number: 427

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