Lot #9303 - A Rare Old Massim Carving of a Snake, Milne Bay 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 #:9303
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Lot Description:A Rare Old Massim Carving of a Snake, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
on a custom stand. I was told by a Massim expert that this snake was likely used for sorcery, snakes in New Guinea are feared as many people die from poisonous snake bites every year.
H 76 cm -
Provenance:The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Estimate:A$200 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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