This beautiful large pearl shell pendant or Guwan (plain, uncarved shell ornament) was part of a collection that was put together over several decades and was the largest of it's kind held in private hands. Shells like this one were worn either around the waist or as pectorals and used in rain making ceremonies. It is large and has a length of human hair attached and the shell measures 19cm x 14cm.
Old Aboriginal Carved Shell, carved on one side withancestral clan carvings. Very rare and with a great patina. Originates from Western Australia. Old Patina would suggest early to mid 20th Century. It measures 15,5cm long & 10,7 cm wide and thin.
Old Aboriginal Carved Shell, carved on one side withancestral clan carvings. Very rare and with a great patina. Originates from Western Australia, old patina. It appears it may be sun burnt or the ochre has been affected by water years ago. It measures 12cm long & 7,4 cm wide and thin.