Jewel, Kapkap ornament formerly worn by warriors on the forehead, and consisting of a marine tortoise shell plate finely chiseled with geometric patterns and stylized characters and mounted on a tridacne circle. Solomon Islands Tridacne, tortoise shell, shells, vegetable fiber cord and beads D. 9,5 cm
Estimate
€350 - €500
Result
€448
Buyer's premium
28%
Jewel, Kapkap ornament formerly worn by warriors on the forehead, and consisting of a marine tortoise shell plate finely chiseled with geometric patterns and stylized characters and mounted on a tridacne circle.
Solomon Islands
Tridacne, tortoise shell, shells, vegetable fiber cord and beads
D. 9,5 cm
Sale
Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris