Lot #87 - A Fine Orator's Stool, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Tribal Estate Sale
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Sale Date:28 Jul 2018 ~ 2.30pm (AEST)
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Lot #:87
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Lot Description:A Fine Orator's Stool, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik region, Papua New Guinea
with various animals to base & crocodile on rear, large ancestral face to front.
154 x 57 cm -
Notes:These stools were traditionally used during debates in the Men's House, Haus Tamboram. The orator would stand next to the stool & beat it with a bunch of leaves to emphasis points to the assembled crowd some chips & cracks as per image.
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Estimate:A$600 - 900
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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.