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Lot #9291 - A Superb Nogwi Figure, Kwoma People, Waskuk Area, Upper Sepik River, East Sepik Province, 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 II
  • Sale Date:
    09 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    9291
  • Lot Description:
    A Superb Nogwi Figure, Kwoma People, Waskuk Area, Upper Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
    on a custom stand. This is a classical Nogwi Figure, the figure has great movement with the arms swept back and head tilted, the figure is finely painted as if it was collected after just being used in a Nogwi Ceremony Nogwi is one of the three important Yam Harvest & Fertility Ceremonies in Kwoma Culture.
    H 134 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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