PAIR OF KAPKAP PENDANTS
SOLOMON ISLANDS
£504
Classical Ancient Art // Form Through Time
Auction: Form Through Time - 21st March 2024 at 2pm
Description
tridacna clam and turtle shell, each disc-shaped ornament overlain with an intricately carved filigree of shell with an abstract representation of a frigate bird hunting fish (2)
Dimensions
largest 12.2cm diameter
Provenance
Provenance:
Acquired by Mr Rees in the early 20th century (prior to WWI) whilst undertaking missionary work in the South Pacific, thence by descent and inherited by the present owner in 1960. A letter with further details to accompany the items.