Lot #122 - Two Old Yam Digging Sticks Finials, Abelam, early 20th Century [2]
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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 #:122
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Lot Description:Two Old Yam Digging Sticks Finials, Abelam, early 20th Century [2]
each in the form of a male ancestor figure surmounted by two birds, these are important cultural objects due to their use in the production & growing of large ceremonial yams, which are at the heart of Abelam life & culture, they are the decorated finials & were cut down from 220-250 cm length original digging stick, one on custom stand
H 85-113 cm -
Estimate:A$400 - 600
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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.
