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• Auction House:
  Theodore Bruce
• Sale Name:
  Aboriginal | Oceanic Art | The Gallagher Collection
• Sale Date:
  02 Jun 2019 ~ 3pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  9226
• Lot Description:
  A Pig's Tusk Ritual Object, Vanuatu
  the teeth have grown to two & a third circles, which indicates considerable age & rarity. The cultural relevance is the longer the tusk, the greater the value of the pig, the greater the spiritual value to the owner. Used as part of the ceremonies whereby men ascend the complex grade structures of Vanuatu society. Repair to one tooth, custom made mount & perspex box.
• Provenance:
  The Hugh Gallagher Collection; Acquired from the traditonal owner, Walu Island, off Malekula, 1969
• Estimate:
  A$500 - 1,000
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Tribal

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