Votive tablet from New Guinea - GOPE - Papua - Oceania
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Wooden votive plaque from Oceania, titled Planche votive de Nouvelle Guinée, from Papuan culture (GOPE), in good condition, dimensions 27 cm wide by 63 cm high by 3 cm deep, weight 1.3 kg, sold with a stand, gallery certificate from the Dominicans provided.
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful votive board from the Gulf of Papua.
used to ward off evil spirits and illnesses.
Private collection of Jean Louis Viot since 2000
Dominican Gallery certificate provided.
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateVery beautiful votive board from the Gulf of Papua.
used to ward off evil spirits and illnesses.
Private collection of Jean Louis Viot since 2000
Dominican Gallery certificate provided.
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
GOPE
Ethnic group/ culture
Papua
Country of Origin
Oceania
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Votive tablet from New Guinea
Height
63 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
1.3 kg
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