Lot #9224 - A Carved Wooden Finial From a Chief's House, Houilou District, New Caledonia
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Aboriginal | Oceanic Art | The Gallagher Collection
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Sale Date:02 Jun 2019 ~ 3pm (AEST)
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Lot #:9224
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Lot Description:A Carved Wooden Finial From a Chief's House, Houilou District, New Caledonia
"fleche faitiere", these finials were traditionally defaced after the death of the Chief, as in this case, very old & weathered.
148 x 19 x 15 cm -
Provenance:The Hugh Gallagher Collection; Acquired from a Kanak man visiting Sydney, 1977
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Estimate:A$2,000 - 3,000
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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.
