By Lancrenon, Zanette
ISBN 9782915654929
Tridacna Gigas: Prestige Objects in Melanesia – Fossilized Giant Clam from the Lapita Period to Headhunters – Book
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Discover Tridacna gigas, these exceptional fossil giant clams that gave rise to the most prestigious power objects in Melanesia. From the Lapita period to the headhunter cultures and up to the present day, this book reveals the fascinating history of Tridacna gigas shell ritual insignia, supreme symbols of social status and sacredness in Oceanic art.
An exceptional material, the fossil Tridacna gigas clam allowed for the creation of unique prestige objects, far more durable than wood, and passed down from generation to generation like true ancestral relics. Rare, precious, and long unknown to Westerners, these masterpieces of Melanesian art (Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, etc.) now occupy a major place in tribal and indigenous art collections.
Richly illustrated, this reference work by Éric Lancrenon & Didier Zanette (Au vent des îles, 2011) is an essential resource for collectors of prestigious Pacific artifacts, enthusiasts of Oceanic art, and those passionate about Lapita archaeology.
Condition: Very good condition – corners slightly rubbed.
ISBN : 9782915654929
Ideal for institutions and collectors specializing in the cultural heritage of the South Pacific.
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