Tahitian mother-of-pearl cameo “Dancer”, oval – 18 × 26 mm

Hand-carved mother-of-pearl cameo with figural motif

This oval Tahitian mother-of-pearl cameo depicts a dancer in a dynamic pose. The figure is rendered with outstretched arms and flowing drapery. Contours, draperies, and floral elements in the surroundings are clearly delineated and carved in different relief depths.

The mother-of-pearl exhibits natural color nuances of green, brown, and pink with iridescent effects that vary depending on the light. The color zones follow the natural structure of the material. The surface is smoothly finished. The reverse side shows the natural mother-of-pearl surface without a motif.

The cameo is cut in an oval shape.

Material: Mother-of-pearl (Tahiti)
Shape: Oval
Finish: Cameo, hand-carved
Motif: Dancer
Color: Shades of green, brown, and pink with iridescent luster
Transparency: Opaque
Dimensions: 18 × 26 mm
Weight: —
Treatment: —
Origin: —

Use:
Suitable as a jewelry element for pendants or brooches, as well as a decorative collector's item for figural mother-of-pearl cameos.