Two Abelam Gable figures, Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea.
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Wood, pigments, 99 cm and 62 cm high. Large ceremonial houses by the Abelam revolving around the cults of yam growing and initiation. On the painted outside lintels, under the gable, they would hang these carvings of hornbills. The carvings were charged by ochres and pigments. (VJ)
Provenance:
Private collection, Sydney.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
30.03.2022 - 17:36
- Realized price: **
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EUR 1,792.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 1,500.- to EUR 1,800.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 1,000.-
Two Abelam Gable figures, Maprik Area, Papua New Guinea.
Wood, pigments, 99 cm and 62 cm high. Large ceremonial houses by the Abelam revolving around the cults of yam growing and initiation. On the painted outside lintels, under the gable, they would hang these carvings of hornbills. The carvings were charged by ochres and pigments. (VJ)
Provenance:
Private collection, Sydney.
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 - 17:36 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 24.03. - 30.03.2022 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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