Lot #9205 - A Man's Ceremonial Girdle, Kamano People, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Aboriginal & Oceanic Art | March
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Sale Date:29 Mar 2021 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:9205
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Lot Description:A Man's Ceremonial Girdle, Kamano People, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
a traditional man's loin girdle, made of embossed and painted tapa, fibres; the front tapa strips are short, with a finer black skirt below; the back tapa strips are long; there is a twisted tapa connector that goes through the legs. The main belt is coloured red and generously decorated with nassa shells. . Very rare and important dance clothing.
L 85 cm W 13 cm Dia 35 cm -
Estimate:A$300 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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