A fine Korwar protective amulet.
West Papua. Around 1900. Wood. 15 cm. A broad stick with a small ancestor figure holding a stylized shield. Relative to the body, the head of the figure is characteristically large. Small wood chips, carved from these amulets were sometimes used for strength and medicinal purposes as some of the wood contained Quinine against malaria. With a deep old patina from intensive use. (VJ)
Provenance:
Private collection.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:21
- Estimate:
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EUR 2,000.- to EUR 2,500.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 1,500.-
A fine Korwar protective amulet.
West Papua. Around 1900. Wood. 15 cm. A broad stick with a small ancestor figure holding a stylized shield. Relative to the body, the head of the figure is characteristically large. Small wood chips, carved from these amulets were sometimes used for strength and medicinal purposes as some of the wood contained Quinine against malaria. With a deep old patina from intensive use. (VJ)
Provenance:
Private collection.
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: | 04.10.2021 - 15:21 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |