Lapita Pottery

Lapita pottery refers to a distinctive style of ceramic ware created by ancient Oceanic peoples around 1600-500 BCE. Known for their intricate, geometric decorations often involving dentate stamping, these vessels were used for daily living and ceremonial purposes. The pottery's design and style spread across the Pacific Islands, helping archaeologists understand patterns of migration and cultural connections in this region. Made with clay and kiln-fired, Lapita pottery is a key marker in studying the origins of Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian cultures.