A Large and Impressive Ceremonial Early 20th Century Scoop, Kilenge People, Western New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Lot #9074 - A Large and Impressive Ceremonial Early 20th Century Scoop, Kilenge People, Western New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Timed Online Auction | Tribal & Oceanic Art
Sale Date:

27 Jun 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
Lot #:

9074
Lot Description:

A Large and Impressive Ceremonial Early 20th Century Scoop, Kilenge People, Western New Britain, Papua New Guinea
with superb Janus head decoration. On custom mount.
H 113 cm
Provenance:

From a Scottish estate sale, circa 2010.
References:

For a similiar facial treatment see; Kilenge, Art and Life, Philip J C Dark, page 84, plate 102
Estimate:

A$1,800 - 2,500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

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