Curios from the Solomon and other South Sea Islands. Native work of skill and charm, both old and new. ... P[arrett] & N[eves] Ltd, [Chatham] - A2318 [1930s?]

Undated flier advertising a display of curios in Britain, "covering the period of transition from primitive superstation and fear to that of New Life and Hope". It lists:

Witch-doctor's package of Magic

Sacred shark totogale from Santa Cruz

Head of a 16 foot crocodile (a sacred object in North Mala)

Cannibal necklace of 60 human teeth (one tooth - one victim_

Cannibal's fork - used only for human flesh

Native razor - one shave lasts a month - from the Reefs

Strings of red and white shell money

Red feather money

Bowls and dancing sticks with pearl shell inlay

Woven and plaited mats and bags

Baby's ancient food-bowl from Santa Cruz.

"A visit to this Exhibition will give a new appreciation of the work of the Church overseas, its dangers, its hopes and successes".

There is space below to fill in the name of the display venue: "Now on exhibition at: ...."

Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).

Physical Description: Letterpress on light brown paper, 218 x 140 mm.