Lot #9501 - A Bat Figure, Abelam, Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | Oceanic & Tribal Art | December
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Sale Date:05 Dec 2023 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:9501
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Lot Description:A Bat Figure, Abelam, Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea
made of sago bark and coconut fibre. Such figures are used in initiation ceremonies, the bat being an important clan totem. They are used inside the Spirit House, or hung on the front.
24 x 82 cm -
Estimate:A$250 - 350
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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