Lot #172 - A Papua New Guinean, Southern Highlands, Huli Tribe bachelor’s headdress
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:September 2015 Antique and Art Auction
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Sale Date:08 Sep 2015 ~ 10am
08 Sep 2015 ~ 5pm -
Lot #:172
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Lot Description:A Papua New Guinean, Southern Highlands, Huli Tribe bachelor’s headdress
of red ochre stained human hair, typical crescent form decorated with three feathers, this example reputedly made with hair gathered from eight young men; c.1940; displayed on associated wooden milliner’s hat block. Width 400. -
Estimate:NZ$300 - 300
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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.





