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
Live Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 203

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