Lot #248 - A Malekula Ceremonial Bow, Venambuas Village, Inland Malekula Island, Vanuatu; together with an older used Ceremonial Plaque, [2]
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Todd Barlin Collection of Fine Oceanic & Asian Arts
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Sale Date:08 May 2016 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:248
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Lot Description:A Malekula Ceremonial Bow, Venambuas Village, Inland Malekula Island, Vanuatu; together with an older used Ceremonial Plaque, [2]
the ceremonial plaque is in the form of an Spirit Figure. The bow was used in ceremonies that masked dancers held while enacting the myths of their clans. I was lucky to be invited to this remote inland small nambas village in 1986. I was allowed to buy several artworks from them including this ceremonial bowl and ceremonial plaque (see field photo) both were used pieces and not made for tourists". Todd Barlin
115 cm, 78 x 29 cm -
Provenance:Todd Barlin Collection.
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Estimate:A$500 - 700
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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