Lot #1 - A Grade Figure, Malekula Island, Vanuatu
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Aboriginal, Oceanic & Tribal
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Sale Date:02 Dec 2018 ~ 3pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:1
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Lot Description:A Grade Figure, Malekula Island, Vanuatu
on custom-made stand. This is a rare type of grade figure from the small Nambas people in the interior of Malekula Island. The figure sits on top of a conch shell. Made from coconut fibre frame and molded with a vegetable fibre paste and ochre painted decoration and feathers
54 x 46 cm -
Provenance:Suzanne Bastien Collection, Port Villa, Vanuatu; Todd Barlin Collection, Sydney; The Elizabeth Pryce Collection, Sydney
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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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.