Four "Kuwa" Necklaces, Kiriwina, 1964 + A Seed & Bead Necklace, Trobriand Islands, PNG

Lot #9032 - Four "Kuwa" Necklaces, Kiriwina, 1964 + A Seed & Bead Necklace, Trobriand Islands, PNG

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

Aboriginal & Oceanic Art | August
Sale Date:

11 Aug 2019 ~ 3pm (AEST)
Lot #:

9032
Lot Description:

Four "Kuwa" Necklaces, Kiriwina, 1964 + A Seed & Bead Necklace, Trobriand Islands, PNG
these objects were used in ritual exchange as part of the Kula ring which links the Islands of Samarai, through the Louisade Archipelago & Woodlark Island to the Trobriand Islands, PNG, stand not included [5]
L 44 cm, 28 cm, 14.5 cm, 19 cm
Provenance:

Collected by Ross Kendall, who worked for the Australian administration at the sub-district headquarters at Losuia, Kiriwina, Trobriand Islands, PNG, 1964 & 1965
Estimate:

A$80 - 120
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.