Lot #9182 - Four Very Old Traditional Wealth Ornaments from New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
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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 #:9182
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Lot Description:Four Very Old Traditional Wealth Ornaments from New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Including: A Fine Boars Tusk Chest Ornament worn only by a Homicide Warrior, Amanab Area, West Sepik Province, 42cm; A Fine 5 strand tiny shell money wealth necklace called Barafe from Malaita Island Solomons 27cm; A Superb Old Kina Shell necklace from the Mendi Valley Area, Southern Highlands Province, PNG 36cm; A Fine Old Chief's Necklace with boars tusk & shell money, Tufi Area, Oro Province PNG 48cm.
L 27 - 48 cm -
Provenance:The Todd Barlin Collection, these were all field collected by me 30- 40 years ago and have been in my personal collection as the very best examples collected.
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
