Pre-statehood Tiki-Man Pendant, Silver Accents - Collecting Tiki

M Mo-Eye Member Taboo Island, USA Joined: May 17, 2006 Posts: 646	M Mo-Eye Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 12:21 PM What you have there is a carved ivory Hawaiian Warrior pin made by Ming's Jewelry. These were made in the 1940s and 1950s. I've seen these sell for $600-$1200. Here is one that is on eBay now :down: It is listed with a buy it now price of $800. The only issue is that it looks like yours may have been altered. It is a very different color than the one from ebay, and the age cracking / crazing of the finish on yours is not typical of the quality of Ming's. Looks as those yours may have been painted or varnished? This can also bee seen on the back, where yours has the finish that goes over the flat part of the pin on the back, as does the writing. Hope that helps. Aloha!

What you have there is a carved ivory Hawaiian Warrior pin made by Ming's Jewelry. These were made in the 1940s and 1950s. I've seen these sell for $600-$1200. Here is one that is on eBay now :down:

It is listed with a buy it now price of $800.

The only issue is that it looks like yours may have been altered. It is a very different color than the one from ebay, and the age cracking / crazing of the finish on yours is not typical of the quality of Ming's. Looks as those yours may have been painted or varnished? This can also bee seen on the back, where yours has the finish that goes over the flat part of the pin on the back, as does the writing.

Hope that helps.

Aloha!

Post #441209 by Mo-Eye on Thu, Mar 19, 2009 12:21 PM