oceania | Solomon Islands
Kap Kap
Solomon Islands
Ulute or Papafita ornament
Malaita, Solomon Islands
Carved shell
Early 20th century
Height: 7 cm (2 ¾ in.)
Ex Christie’s Paris 11 Dec. 2007 lot 373
Ex collection Joe Gerena, New York
By descent
Kapkap Malaita - Solomon 7 cm / Galerie Flak
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Kapkap were used as adornments and served as a sign of social status. Kapkap were displayed on the occasion of important festivities, rituals or war expeditions. They could be worn as a pendant, as hair or forehead adornments or around the waist.
The highly refined motifs include depictions of frigate birds and geometric patterns.
The highly refined motifs include depictions of frigate birds and geometric patterns.
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