An early and very important Asmat figure, West New Guinea.
Wood, pigment, 90 cm high. This figure was given to Dr. Van der Hoeven, when he was treating Framboesia patients in the remotest parts of the Asmat in 1946-47. These ancestral figures were carved by the Wow Ipits, master carvers. A carver's prestige was second only to that of the most successful warriors, since his activities mirrored those of Fumeripits, the mythological founder. Carved images were central to ceremonial life served both to commemorate the dead and to remind that revenge was needed. (VJ)
Provenance:
Given to Dr. Van der Hoeven around 1946-47;
Tropenmuseum Amsterdam, deaccessioned;
Private collection Amsterdam.
Published:
'Van der Hoeven collection' Paris 2010, p. 33.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
30.03.2022 - 17:24
- Estimate:
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EUR 5,000.- to EUR 6,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 3,800.-
An early and very important Asmat figure, West New Guinea.
Wood, pigment, 90 cm high. This figure was given to Dr. Van der Hoeven, when he was treating Framboesia patients in the remotest parts of the Asmat in 1946-47. These ancestral figures were carved by the Wow Ipits, master carvers. A carver's prestige was second only to that of the most successful warriors, since his activities mirrored those of Fumeripits, the mythological founder. Carved images were central to ceremonial life served both to commemorate the dead and to remind that revenge was needed. (VJ)
Provenance:
Given to Dr. Van der Hoeven around 1946-47;
Tropenmuseum Amsterdam, deaccessioned;
Private collection Amsterdam.
Published:
'Van der Hoeven collection' Paris 2010, p. 33.
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: | 30.03.2022 - 17:24 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 24.03. - 30.03.2022 |