Lot #9216 - A Prehistoric Stone Chalice, Mendi Valley, Southern 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 #:9216
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Lot Description:A Prehistoric Stone Chalice, Mendi Valley, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
a rare and beautiful stone bowl of chalice-shape. Inside there is a double level of bowl - very rare. The red oches show it has been used for magic. These bowls were made by a previous Highland culture and believed to be thousands of years old. They are found, buried, during garden work, or house construction and used for magic.
H 10 cm Dia 16 cm -
Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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