Lot #829 - A Set of Three Ancient Cowrie Shell Penis Covers, Torocelli Mountains, West Sepik, PNG [3]
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Aboriginal & Oceanic Art | November
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Sale Date:24 Nov 2019 ~ 3pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:829
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Lot Description:A Set of Three Ancient Cowrie Shell Penis Covers, Torocelli Mountains, West Sepik, PNG [3]
made of egg cowrie shell ( Ovula ovum), a loop of bark or fibre through a small hole is used to tie the shell over the head of the penis, used in ceremony, not for modesty
L 10 cm, 8 cm, 6 cm -
Estimate:A$250 - 350
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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.
