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Lot #9282 - A Finely Carved Ceremonial Boars Head, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province,

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day II
  • Sale Date:
    09 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    9282
  • Lot Description:
    A Finely Carved Ceremonial Boars Head, Middle Sepik River Area, East Sepik Province,
    Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century or Earlier, on a custom stand. This old and highly animated carved Boars Heads was attached to a larger sculpture like a large dance costume as it has square lug at the back where it was tied on to something. Wild Boars are a fierce & respected animal in New Guinea they can easily kill a strong man. They are also clan totems. See the photo of a woven boar shaped costume in the men's house.
    H 57 cm
  • Provenance:
    Old Collection Australia & The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
  • Estimate:
    A$400 - 600
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

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