An extremely rare Buka Island ceremonial sceptre, 19th century
![An extremely rare Buka Island ceremonial sceptre, 19th century - Tribal Art An extremely rare Buka Island ceremonial sceptre, 19th century - Tribal Art](/fileadmin/lot-images/39T181204/normal/aeusserst-seltenes-ritual-zepter-insel-buka-19-jh-5939755.jpg)
wood, lime, 106 cm.
These important ceremonial staffs in the form of a paddle were carried by the highest members or Matesen of the secret Burru society. This staff has a fully rendered Kokorra deity figure with a finely detailed Kapkap in the centre of the staff.
Provenance:
Duggleby, Seattle.
Important Viennese collection.(VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.12.2018 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 5,000.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
An extremely rare Buka Island ceremonial sceptre, 19th century
wood, lime, 106 cm.
These important ceremonial staffs in the form of a paddle were carried by the highest members or Matesen of the secret Burru society. This staff has a fully rendered Kokorra deity figure with a finely detailed Kapkap in the centre of the staff.
Provenance:
Duggleby, Seattle.
Important Viennese collection.(VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 04.12.2018 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 01.12. - 04.12.2018 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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