Lot #287 - A Ceremonial Bat Figure, Middle Sepik
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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 #:287
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Lot Description:A Ceremonial Bat Figure, Middle Sepik
this finely carved hard wood bat figure has incised circular designs on its wings, the eyes have small Nassa shell inlays and traces of ochre, on a custom made stand.
91cm x 34cm -
Provenance:Senta Taft Hendry (1924-2014); Field collected by Senta Taft Hendry in the 1960's
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Exhibited:Exhibited: Oceanic Arts Pacifica, Casula Powerhouse Gallery 2014
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Estimate:A$2,000 - 3,000
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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.