Memorial Stele of Coral Stone from the Ontong Java Atoll (northeast of the Solomon Islands and Australia), made circa 1800. Mounted on a stand. From a private collection, Belgium. H: 110cm. W: 52cm. D: 8cm

Memorial Stele of Coral Stone from the Ontong Java Atoll (northeast of the Solomon Islands and Australia), made circa 1800 Mounted on a stand From a private collection, Belgium H: 110cm. W: 52cm. D: 8cm Memorial stelae were erected to commemorate the deceased. They are characterized by stylized geometric faces and abdominal decorations depicting local marine life, such as sharks or sea turtles, as seen on the present example