A rare magic shield, Keram. Papua New Guinea East Coast.
Wood, bamboo, boar's teeth and kauri shells, 58 cm. Only a few of these spectacular 'fetish' masks are known. The ovoid or head container is where they place the magical charge. Some have small sculptures, other have bones and skulls inside. Nobody knows the true function of these intriguing masks.
Provenance
Carlo Monzino collection, Milan.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
21.06.2018 - 17:00
- Prezzo realizzato: **
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EUR 16.250,-
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EUR 12.000,- a EUR 15.000,-
A rare magic shield, Keram. Papua New Guinea East Coast.
Wood, bamboo, boar's teeth and kauri shells, 58 cm. Only a few of these spectacular 'fetish' masks are known. The ovoid or head container is where they place the magical charge. Some have small sculptures, other have bones and skulls inside. Nobody knows the true function of these intriguing masks.
Provenance
Carlo Monzino collection, Milan.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 21.06.2018 - 17:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 16.06. - 21.06.2018 |
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