Lot #302 - Two New Guinea Ancestor Figures, [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 #:302
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Lot Description:Two New Guinea Ancestor Figures, [2]
one Middle Sepik Ancestor Figure of great whimsical abstract form that is seen in early New Guinea Figures; together with an early Massim Figure of classical form with hands held up to the chin; Both on custom made stands
47 cm, 35 cm -
Provenance:Nora Heysen Collection / Todd Barlin Collection.
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Notes:The Late Nora Heysen (1913-2003) was an Australian Artist and daughter of the Late Hans Heysen. Nora Heysen was in New Guinea in the 1940's and had a collection of Pacific Islands artefacts at her home in Hunters Hill.
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Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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