Lot #9124 - A Fine Old Neckrest, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Early to Mid-20th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
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Sale Date:08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9124
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Lot Description:A Fine Old Neckrest, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Early to Mid-20th Century
in the form of a well carved crocodile figure, an important totemic animal in the Sepik river area. In older times most people had carved wood pillows and the Sepik cultures made very beautiful examples like this one.
L 54 cm -
Provenance:Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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