A Fine Old Ritual Pottery Vessel, Kwoma People, Waskuk Area, Upper Sepik River Area, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

Lot #9167 - A Fine Old Ritual Pottery Vessel, Kwoma People, Waskuk Area, Upper Sepik River Area, Papua New Guinea, 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 #:

9167
Lot Description:

A Fine Old Ritual Pottery Vessel, Kwoma People, Waskuk Area, Upper Sepik River Area, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
older ritual objects are hidden in garden huts, away from the village. They have acquired power over time and through use. For the annual ceremony both old and new objects are freshly painted.
H 32 cm
Provenance:

The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
References:

See: The Traditional Pottery of Papua New Guinea by May & Tuckson 1982.
Estimate:

A$300 - 500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

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