Lot #221 - An Omu Figure, Northwest Asmat
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Todd Barlin Collection
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Sale Date:17 Aug 2015 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:221
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Lot Description:An Omu Figure, Northwest Asmat
Weo Village, Jerep River NW Asmat; Omu is the name of the type of spirit figure and the ceremony that it belongs. The Omu ceremony only happens in a few small villages in the remote NW Asmat Area. I made many trips to the Asmat during the years 1985-1999 staying several months each trip. This was at a time when the area was mostly closed to foreigners. I made collections of artworks for many public major museum collections around the world." - Todd Barlin*See attached field photo, on the right in field photo. Field Photos Copyright Todd Barlin and The South Australian Museum.Published & Exhibited : Oceanic Art Pacifica 2014 at Casula Power House Gallery Page 93."
200cm -
Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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