A Rare Rimbu Dance Headdress Kewabi People, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century

Lot #9374 - A Rare Rimbu Dance Headdress Kewabi People, Southern Highlands 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 #:

9374
Lot Description:

A Rare Rimbu Dance Headdress Kewabi People, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, Mid-20th Century
This fine example had the original feathers intact which have been carefully conserved inside a plastic bag inside the headdress waiting for display.
H 58 cm
Provenance:

The Todd Barlin Collection of New Guinea Art
Notes:

These woven cane headdress/masks are used by the Kewabi people of the Malibu-Kagua region in their traditional ceremonial festivals.
Estimate:

A$300 - 500
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.