Lot #9099 - Two Fine Old Abelam Woven Headdress Notu, Wosera Area, Southern Abelam, Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | Tribal & Oceanic Art
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Sale Date:28 Aug 2023 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9099
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Lot Description:Two Fine Old Abelam Woven Headdress Notu, Wosera Area, Southern Abelam, Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea.
Early to Mid-20th Century. This beautiful old Headdress is tightly woven and ochre painted & with a bright colour likely bought at the trade store. The Abelam love bright colours not found in nature and were acquired as prestige materials used on their most important ceremonial objects.
H 29, 43 cm -
Provenance:The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art
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Notes:Abelam Masked Dancers during Initiation Ceremonies wear these headdress.
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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