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Santa Cruz Tridacna and Turtle Shell Ornament, kap kap, Solomon Islands, together with a Tridacna Shell Nosestick
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- coconut fibers, tridacna shell, hawksbill sea turtle
The kap kap with strands of white and blue glassbeads and a shell disc attached. Contains Tridacna (tridacna gigas) and Hawksbill Sea Turtle (eretmochelys imbricata) shell and coconut (cocos nucifera) fibers.
Provenance
Pinto Collection, Paris and New York
Condition
Very good condition overall; both objects with nicks and scratches, wear and tear from traditional use; threads on the beaded strands attached to the kap kap loose; on reverse of kap kap secured with wax; exceptionally fine aged patina.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.