Lot #71 - An Amanab Chest/Back Ornament, West Sepik Region, 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 #:71
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Lot Description:An Amanab Chest/Back Ornament, West Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea
incorporating cassowary bone, dogs' teeth and pigs' tusks. This ornament is worn only by 'homicides' (warriors who have killed); teeth on chest and dagger on back.
32 cm -
Provenance:Leo Fleischman Collection, LF/0174; The Elizabeth Pryce Collection, Sydney
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Estimate:A$200 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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