Lot #9245 - A Fine Malangan Vavara Disc Sculpture from a Malangan Ceremonial Exhibition House, Tabar Island New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
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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 #:9245
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Lot Description:A Fine Malangan Vavara Disc Sculpture from a Malangan Ceremonial Exhibition House, Tabar Island New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
finely woven from bamboo & bush fibre rope & heavily ochre painted with feather rim decorations & wood totemic bird head in the centre.
Dia 81 cm -
Provenance:The late David Baker (1943-2009); & 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$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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