Lot #111 - Chiefs House Ridge Pole Decoration in the form of a Lizard
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Aboriginal & Oceanic Arts
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Sale Date:12 Mar 2017 ~ 11am
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Lot #:111
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Lot Description:Chiefs House Ridge Pole Decoration in the form of a Lizard
Bobrongko Village, Lake Sentani North Coast of West Papua, Irian Jaya. This fine carving was in use on a Chief's House. Finely carved from Hardwood in the form of a lizard (a clan totem) & incised with 'fou " a chiefly design on the lizard & the post. Field Collected by Todd Barlin in 1985, Acquired from Todd Barlin in 1986.
H. 134 cm -
Estimate:A$800 - 1,200
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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