A rare New Britain figure.
Papua New Guinea. Wood, fern, shell. 60 cm. These presentation figures are extremely rare, shown by the older initiated during ceremonies. (VJ)
Provenance:
Collected in situ in the 1950s by an Australian geologist;
Ex Wayne Heathcote, London;
Important French collection.
Cf.:
'Oceanic Art', Anthony Meyer 1995.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:29
- Realized price: **
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EUR 5,120.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 4,000.-
A rare New Britain figure.
Papua New Guinea. Wood, fern, shell. 60 cm. These presentation figures are extremely rare, shown by the older initiated during ceremonies. (VJ)
Provenance:
Collected in situ in the 1950s by an Australian geologist;
Ex Wayne Heathcote, London;
Important French collection.
Cf.:
'Oceanic Art', Anthony Meyer 1995.
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 - 15:29 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |
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