An early Asmat figure.
West Papua. Wood, seeds, casuar feather. 78 cm. A delicately carved ceremonial figure. The early figures, like this example, were hung in the communal houses and have curved feet. Later for the missionaries, they carved similar figures with flat feet or bases. (VJ)
Provenance:
Dutch missionary collection;
Private collection.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:24
- Realized price: **
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EUR 2,560.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 2,800.- to EUR 3,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 2,000.-
An early Asmat figure.
West Papua. Wood, seeds, casuar feather. 78 cm. A delicately carved ceremonial figure. The early figures, like this example, were hung in the communal houses and have curved feet. Later for the missionaries, they carved similar figures with flat feet or bases. (VJ)
Provenance:
Dutch missionary collection;
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 - 15:24 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |
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