Lot #188 - An Early and Rare Waste Belt
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian Indigenous & Oceanic Art
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Sale Date:22 Jul 2014 ~ 6.30pm (Part 1 - Lots 1 - 198)
23 Jul 2014 ~ 2.30pm (Part 2 - Lots 199 - 331) -
Lot #:188
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Lot Description:An Early and Rare Waste Belt
Santo, Vanuatu (nineteenth century); carved hardwood, beads and bush string
36.5 cm long -
Provenance:Private Collection, Sydney
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Notes:These objects are exceedingly rare with only several others known to be held in private collections (without the fibre attached). They were worn with the wooden section at the back laid on to the hips.
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Estimate:A$3,000 - 5,000
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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.