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WGK-038076
A Biwat Dance Ornament
Middle Yuat River, Lower Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Region
Middle Yuat River
Culture
Biwat
Features
Dance
,
Anthropomorphic
Categories
Ornament
,
Amulet / Charm / Talisman / Oracle
Materials
Natural Pigment
,
Wood
Period
XIX-XXth century
Dimensions
23.5 cm (9.3 in)
Provenance
Julius Carlebach, New York
Linda and Stanley Marcus, Dallas
May 5, 1995, Christie's - Important Tribal Art
Marcia and John A. Friede - Jolika Collection, Rye / San Francisco / New York
Nov 30, 2010, Sotheby's - Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Auction results
Lot 187, Christie's, New York - May 5, 1995
Important Tribal Art
Estimate:
USD
4,000 - 6,000
Sold:
USD
32,200
Lot 50, Sotheby's, Paris - Nov 30, 2010
Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie
Estimate:
EUR
60,000 - 90,000
Unsold