Lot #77 - A Ceremonial Axe, New Guinea Highlands, PNG
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Aboriginal & Oceanic Art
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Sale Date:09 Feb 2015 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:77
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Lot Description:A Ceremonial Axe, New Guinea Highlands, PNG
65cm -
Provenance:Ex- Charles Kym Downes Collection.
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Notes:This axe was collected from the Nebyula Valley Villages by Mr Downes when he worked at Korgua coffee plantation for Mr Danny Leahy in 1965/66. It is a form that is rare and sacred was to be buried with the owner on his death.
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Estimate:A$2,500 - 3,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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