Lot #9387 - A Dyak Bone Figure Fishermans Charm, Borneo, Malaysia
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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 #:9387
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Lot Description:A Dyak Bone Figure Fishermans Charm, Borneo, Malaysia
typical Melanau with receding chin, corona of seven faces of equal size, another larger one between knees, transversely pierced for suspenion, these charms were attached to a net & thrown into the sea to attract fish, damage about neck suggests that this charm was attached directly to the net rather than using the drilled suspension hole
H 13.5 cm -
Provenance:The Hugh Gallagher Collection
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Estimate:A$200 - 400
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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