Lot #327 - A Large Dance Headdress "Rimbu Indali"
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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 #:327
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Lot Description:A Large Dance Headdress "Rimbu Indali"
this headdress covers the top half of the dancer's head, with earrings and "eyes" at the front. Large black eagle feathers complete the headdress. Usually many men would dance together with these headdresses - all slightly different - to give thanks to the spirits who look after fertility and human welfare, stand not included. Imbonggu tribe, Southern Highlands, PNG
52 x 18 x 42 cm -
Estimate:A$350 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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