A Sepik suspension hook 'Samban'.
Around 1900. Wood. 43 cm. The large head refers to 'Waken', one of the supernatural beings. Before embarking on a raid or hunting expedition, the initiated men could consult the 'Waken' by giving it offerings hung from the hook. (VJ)
Provenance:
Phillip Goldman collection, London; Important Belgian collection.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:26
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EUR 9.000,- a EUR 10.000,-
- Prezzo di partenza:
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EUR 7.000,-
A Sepik suspension hook 'Samban'.
Around 1900. Wood. 43 cm. The large head refers to 'Waken', one of the supernatural beings. Before embarking on a raid or hunting expedition, the initiated men could consult the 'Waken' by giving it offerings hung from the hook. (VJ)
Provenance:
Phillip Goldman collection, London; Important Belgian collection.
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 online |
Data: | 04.10.2021 - 15:26 |
Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Esposizione: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |