Lot #9133 - Two Superb Old Neckrests, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, from the 19th 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 #:9133
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Lot Description:Two Superb Old Neckrests, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, from the 19th Century
These three finely carved Neckrests from the Tufi area are called Gira Kukai in the local dialect and are an iconic object from this area. They were used by both Men & Women when sleeping so as not to disturb their finely coiffured hair styles. The openwork geometric designs remind me of small architectural models. They are quite unique in being different heights & widths and two of these have incised geometrical designs on the base.
15.5 x 14 cm [Left], 14 x 15.5 cm [Right] -
Provenance:David Baker Collection (1943-2009) Australia; The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Notes:David was the president of The Oceanic Arts Society of Australia and was a great collector, expert & supporter of Oceanic Art & Cultures.
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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