Lot No. 73


An exceptional Asmat drum.


An exceptional Asmat drum. - Tribal Art

West Papua. Wood. 70 cm. 19th century. The broad, three dimensional 'birdbeaks' are seen on the earliest known drums from the Asmat region. Fine indigenous repairs show the intense use and prestige of this ceremonial drum. (VJ)

Provenance:
Private collection.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

04.10.2021 - 15:24

Realized price: **
EUR 4,864.-
Estimate:
EUR 1,500.- to EUR 2,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 1,200.-

An exceptional Asmat drum.


West Papua. Wood. 70 cm. 19th century. The broad, three dimensional 'birdbeaks' are seen on the earliest known drums from the Asmat region. Fine indigenous repairs show the intense use and prestige of this ceremonial drum. (VJ)

Provenance:
Private collection.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 04.10.2021 - 15:24
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 29.09. - 04.10.2021


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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