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Lot #302 - Two New Guinea Ancestor Figures, [2]

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    The Todd Barlin Collection of Fine Oceanic & Asian Arts
  • Sale Date:
    08 May 2016 ~ 12noon
  • Lot #:
    302
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Estimate:
    A$600 - 800
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

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