Lot #92 - Seven Fine Old Shell Ornaments, Papuan Gulf Area, South Coast PNG, 19th Century [7]
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art - Part III
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Sale Date:22 Sep 2019 ~ 4pm (AEST)
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Lot #:92
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Lot Description:Seven Fine Old Shell Ornaments, Papuan Gulf Area, South Coast PNG, 19th Century [7]
including two archers arm guards made from small sections of shell bound together for flexibility and to protect an archer's wrist & artery in case the bow string breaks when hunting or fighting
15-55 cm -
Estimate:A$800 - 1,200
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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.
