Lot #18 - A Mid-20th Century Headdress, 'rimbo', Kew Area, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
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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 #:18
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Lot Description:A Mid-20th Century Headdress, 'rimbo', Kew Area, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
on custom-made stand. Used in the Rimbu Endali dance ceremony. These are held only in good times, when there is food, peace, and it strengthens the group and their alliances
42 x 30 cm -
Provenance:Chris Boylan Oceanic Art, Sydney; The Elizabeth Pryce Collection, Sydney
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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