vintage Ethnographic Seal Animal Tagua Nut PIN Jewelry Pacific Islands

Description

vintage tagua nut carved pin of a swimming South Pacific seal
2 1/2 inches long
basically an animal fetish that has been made wearable
interesting dot and circle decoration
rich creamy color, shiny satin texture
we're thinking that this was produced in the Pacific islands
excellent condition
rather unique piece of ethnographic wearable art