A Yimam ancestral 'Yipwon' figure.
Papua New Guinea. Around 1900. Wood. 226 cm. One of the most striking figures from Papua New Guinea, these open worked hooked figures represents the guardian of the sun, containing the spirits of warfare and hunting. Large Yipwon sculptures such as this one were owned by clans, hidden in secret caves whilst the smaller figures were individually owned and served as hunting amulets. (VJ)
Provenance:
Collection Block, The Hague;
Important Belgian collection.
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:35
- Dosažená cena: **
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EUR 25.600,-
- Odhadní cena:
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EUR 9.000,- do EUR 10.000,-
- Vyvolávací cena:
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EUR 7.000,-
A Yimam ancestral 'Yipwon' figure.
Papua New Guinea. Around 1900. Wood. 226 cm. One of the most striking figures from Papua New Guinea, these open worked hooked figures represents the guardian of the sun, containing the spirits of warfare and hunting. Large Yipwon sculptures such as this one were owned by clans, hidden in secret caves whilst the smaller figures were individually owned and served as hunting amulets. (VJ)
Provenance:
Collection Block, The Hague;
Important Belgian collection.
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Datum: | 04.10.2021 - 15:35 |
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| Prohlídka: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |
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