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251 - Papua New Guinea figurative ornament Plant fibres, cowries, …
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Papua New Guinea figurative ornament Plant fibres, cowries, pig tusks. Dimensions: 18 x 26 cm. Provenance: Former Guy Seghers collection (Belgium). Collected in Papua New- Guinea between 1970 and 1980 during scientific missions for the Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Leopold III Biological Station on Laing Island. Archives and period photographs preserved. Small figurative ceremonial ornament made of plaited plant fibres, cowries and a pair of tusks. and a pair of pig tusks forming stylised horns. This type of ornament evokes animal representations and symbols of prestige frequently found in the cultures of Papua New cultures of Papua New Guinea, where pig tusks were a marker of wealth and social status. wealth and social status.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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