Lot #42 - An Asmat Ancestor Sculpture (Mbis) c. 1941-1955
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Auction House:Raffan Kelaher & Thomas
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Sale Name:The Tribal Art Collection of Bernie Clarke OAM
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Sale Date:11 Dec 2017 ~ 1.30pm
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Lot #:42
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Lot Description:An Asmat Ancestor Sculpture (Mbis) c. 1941-1955
of wood sculpted in classic openwork form of super positioned ancestors, Irian Jaya, 76cm. -
Provenance:From the Collection of Bernie Clarke OAM, acquired in the field c. 1941-1955. N
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Notes:See Bernie Clarke's photographic album of images taken during the 1940's and 1950s.
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Estimate:A$150 - 250
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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