Lot #243 - Ten Old Trade Pipes from Papua New Guinea
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Aboriginal & Oceanic Arts
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Sale Date:10 Sep 2017 ~ 11am
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Lot #:243
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Lot Description:Ten Old Trade Pipes from Papua New Guinea
these were highly prized Trade Items in the early 20th Century. European Clay, Meacham & Wood Pipes were high status objects that the senior old men had and used. The two Meacham Pipes in their custom made boxes were collected on the North Coast of New Guinea during WW2.
L 8 - 27 cm -
Provenance:Ex Ruth Collection
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Estimate:A$150 - 250
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
