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810 - Warrior hat decorated with hornbills and feathers, Nyishi pe…
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Estimate €1,200 - €2,000
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Warrior hat decorated with hornbills and feathers, Nyishi people, India Organic materials, bone, and feathers. Dimensions: 30 x 19 x 18 cm. Unique tribal headdress belonging to the Nyishi people of India, made with organic materials and embellished with bone and feather elements. The piece reflects a typology with a strong identity and ceremonial character, linked to the representation of prestige, bravery, and social belonging within the material culture of this group. The incorporation of decoration alluding to the hornbill, a bird of special symbolic significance in various traditions of northeastern India, reinforces the emblematic value of the piece. It stands out for its remarkable formal presence, the rich texture of the materials used, and its ethnographic interest as a testament to the tribal arts of South Asia. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JUNE AUCTION HAUTE EPOQUE EUROPEAN AND COLONIAL FINE ART
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Auction time 06/17/2026 at 3:00 PM
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