Lot #9229 - A Fine Old Misigini River Ancestor Figure with Opposing Hooks on the Face,
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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 II
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Sale Date:09 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9229
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Lot Description:A Fine Old Misigini River Ancestor Figure with Opposing Hooks on the Face,
Together with a Fine Old Carved Bird Ornament from Swagap or Kupkein Village on the Upper Sepik River Area, Papua New Guinea.
H 28 - 33.5 cm -
Provenance:(bird) Ex Allen D. Christensen Collection USA & Australia Coll No CC61645; & The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Notes:Christensen was one of the great collectors African & Oceanic Art & his collection is featured in many of the best museums around the world
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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