Solomon Islands

ex Derby Coll., USA

 

This large and intricate Solomon Islands bonito fishing canoe comes with interesting verbal history. 

 

According to such, it would have been a gift from the people of the Solomon Islands to the admiral of the fleet after the battle of Guadalcanal (WWII).

 

Whether factual or not, this canoe remains a superb example Solomon Island inlay work.  In blackened hardwood the canoe features a large bonito fish literally impaling a hatted figure.

 

20th Cent.

 

60"

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