Lot No. 127


An extremely rare Buka Island ceremonial sceptre, 19th century


An extremely rare Buka Island ceremonial sceptre, 19th century - Tribal Art

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: **
EUR 5,000.-
Estimate:
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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