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FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
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FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century
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FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap - Papua New Guinea, Melanesia - Late 19th century

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920 €
19th century
Tribal Art
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    FOREHEAD ORNAMENT called dala kap kap
    New Georgia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia
    Late 19th - early 20th century
    Shell, tooth, tortoiseshell, and natural fibers
    Diameter: 9.5 cm
    (indigenous restoration and very slight ancient damage)

    This head ornament consists of a tridacna shell disc decorated with a finely openwork tortoiseshell plate. It is cut into a rosette with anthropo-geometric designs and pierced in its center to be held to the shell with a cord of plant fibers. Finished with a bead made of a small tooth—likely a dogfish tooth.
    Indigenous restorations made to the tortoiseshell, using natural fibers, enhance the finesse of the piece. This ornament was sometimes worn as a pendant or attached to a headband of braided plant fibers. It could sometimes be used as currency.
    It is said that small dala kap kap were worn by women, while larger ones were worn by men.

    Provenance: Former Léo and Lillian Fortess Collection, Hawaii, USA.
    Bibliography: Exhibited at the Honolulu Academy of Fine Arts.
    Illustrative image: Anonymous photographer, 1900-1942 © Musée du Quai Branly
    Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

    Ref. LP5496

    Ref: GST8BSMTFP

    Condition Very good
    Style Tribal Art (Oceanic Body adornment of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 19th century (Oceanic Body adornment 19th century)
    Country of origin Papua New Guinea
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 93400, Saint-Ouen, France
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