Lot #9324 - A Rare Form Kamoro Ancestor Figure, Kamoro People Mimika Area, South Coast, West Papua (Irian Jaya), Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
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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 #:9324
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Lot Description:A Rare Form Kamoro Ancestor Figure, Kamoro People Mimika Area, South Coast, West Papua (Irian Jaya), Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
this unusual cubist looking figure depicts a man wearing a Mamakoro dance costume during ceremonies, not only the triangular form but also the incised designs on the face give it cubist look.
H 82.5 cm -
Provenance:The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art.
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Estimate:A$300 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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