A Fine Old Wood Trumpet, Iatmul People, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Early to Mid-20th Century

Lot #9162 - A Fine Old Wood Trumpet, Iatmul People, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Early to Mid-20th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
Sale Date:

08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
Lot #:

9162
Lot Description:

A Fine Old Wood Trumpet, Iatmul People, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Early to Mid-20th Century
on a custom stand.
H 52 cm
Provenance:

Dr Hugh Gallagher (1929-2017),[ Gallagher was a very keen collector of Oceanic & Indonesian Tribal Art]; The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
Notes:

Wood trumpets like this old example were associated with headhunting and were kept as clan heirlooms over generations. They had oral histories attached to them. When blown correctly from top hole, they make a deep bass sound that could be heard from long distances.
Estimate:

A$400 - 600
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

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