Lot #323 - A Human Hair Wig
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Aboriginal & Oceanic Arts
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Sale Date:10 Sep 2017 ~ 11am
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Lot #:323
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Lot Description:A Human Hair Wig
a fully decorated man's wig with a large central cassowary feather top knot. Also decorated with cuscus fur, scarab beetle carapaces, parrot and cassowary feathers. These wigs are worn by Big Men in ceremony. Wahgi Valley, Western Highlands PNG.
55 x 63 29 cm -
Estimate:A$300 - 400
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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.