Pair of engraved nautilus shells

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Description

Engraved Nautilus shells, New Caledonia, 1870-1880.

The largest one measures 16 x 13 cm.

In excellent condition.

Weight: 0,290kg

These engravings are believed to be the work of one of the exiles or prisoners of the fortress of New Caledonia, made in the years 1870-1880 (after the defeat of the Paris Commune, there were many Communards among the exiles).
Note: Nautilus shells are the emblem of New Caledonia, one of France's overseas territories (since 1853).

Emblem of New Caledonia

Further information

Weight 0,29 kg

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