Lot #9301 - A Fine Older Nogwi Figure, Kwoma People, Waskuk Area, Upper Sepik River, East Sepik Province, 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 #:9301
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Lot Description:A Fine Older Nogwi Figure, Kwoma People, Waskuk Area, Upper Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
this is a classical Nogwi Figure, the figure has great movement and is finely ochre painted. Nogwi is one of the three important Yam Harvest & Fertility Ceremonies in Kwoma Culture.
H 88 cm -
Provenance:Old Collection Australia & The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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