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.
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:26
- Odhadní cena:
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EUR 9.000,- do EUR 10.000,-
- Vyvolávací cena:
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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.
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Aukce: | Mimoevropské a domorodé umění |
Typ aukce: | Online aukce |
Datum: | 04.10.2021 - 15:26 |
Místo konání aukce: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Prohlídka: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |