Fu - Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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Asmat bamboo s n 'Fu' horn from Papua New Guinea, mid-20th century, 41 cm high, 7 cm deep, and 7 cm wide, in good condition, from a private collection.

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Old, remarkable quickhorn (FU) from the Asmat. Beautiful smoke patina with well-known Asmat motifs. Unique 'little legs'. Some insect damage. Almost invisible when the Fu is soaked.

Collected by Jac Hoogerbrugge in the 1950s or 1960s.

Old, remarkable quickhorn (FU) from the Asmat. Beautiful smoke patina with well-known Asmat motifs. Unique 'little legs'. Some insect damage. Almost invisible when the Fu is soaked.

Collected by Jac Hoogerbrugge in the 1950s or 1960s.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Bamboo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Fu
Height
41 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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