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HAND-CARVED WOODEN SEAHORSE
$28 Negotiable
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This is a hand-carved wooden standing seahorse from the Solomon Islands ("kokonini" in one S.I. language and "kuli tuguru ni tahi" /standing seagrass fish in Pijin)
CONDITION: Good (as new/unused) condition
AGE: Unknown. but,at least, 35 years old
MATERIALS
Hardwood: kwila / Kerosene wood
DIMENSIONS:
28 x 8 x 5 cm / 11 x 3.5 x 2 inches (approx.)
Weight: 300 grams (approx.)
INFO
The Solomon Islands are well-known for wood carvers and their fine lines, detail, and highly-polished finishes. S.I. carving is typically done with a knife, file, and sandpaper only.
Solomon Island craftsmen like living creatures as subjects. Their carvings are always realistic-looking and, not being mass produced, their better carvings often have special touches. The carving has NOT been factory-made; it is a handicraft made by Islanders for cash to purchase essentials (including school fees for their children).
I've seen similar pieces priced at from $40 to $70, so this eBay "Buy it now" price will provide you with an excellent buying opportunity.
AVAILABILITY:
- Up to 10 seahorses of this approximate size are available at a reduced price.
This is a hand-carved wooden standing seahorse from the Solomon Islands ("kokonini" in one S.I. language and "kuli tuguru ni tahi" /standing seagrass fish in Pijin)
CONDITION: Good (as new/unused) condition
AGE: Unknown. but,at least, 35 years old
MATERIALS
Hardwood: kwila / Kerosene wood
DIMENSIONS:
28 x 8 x 5 cm / 11 x 3.5 x 2 inches (approx.)
Weight: 300 grams (approx.)
INFO
The Solomon Islands are well-known for wood carvers and their fine lines, detail, and highly-polished finishes. S.I. carving is typically done with a knife, file, and sandpaper only.
Solomon Island craftsmen like living creatures as subjects. Their carvings are always realistic-looking and, not being mass produced, their better carvings often have special touches. The carving has NOT been factory-made; it is a handicraft made by Islanders for cash to purchase essentials (including school fees for their children).
I've seen similar pieces priced at from $40 to $70, so this eBay "Buy it now" price will provide you with an excellent buying opportunity.
AVAILABILITY:
- Up to 10 seahorses of this approximate size are available at a reduced price.
- Date Listed:05/07/2022
- Last Edited:22/03/2023
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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