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Geelvink Bay/Cenderawasih bat‑catching instrument from Papua New Guinea, featuring Geelvink Bay motifs and possibly from Biak, collected in the 1950s or 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge, 17 cm high, 3.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep, in good condition from a private collection.

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Geelvink Bay/Cenderawasi. An instrument used for catching bats. Equipped with the well-known Geelvink Bay motifs. Possibly originating from Biak Island. Collected in the 1950s or 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge. See the drawing by Hoogerbrugge.

Geelvink Bay/Cenderawasi. An instrument used for catching bats. Equipped with the well-known Geelvink Bay motifs. Possibly originating from Biak Island. Collected in the 1950s or 1960s by Jac Hoogerbrugge. See the drawing by Hoogerbrugge.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Condition
Good condition
Height
17 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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