Jipae - Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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€ 125
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Surya Rutten
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Estimate  € 300 - € 400
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Originating from the Asmat people in Papua New Guinea, this Jipae costume from the mid-20th century measures 202 cm high, 54 cm wide and 26 cm deep, is in good condition, is original, and is sold without a stand.

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Beautiful Jipae costume from the Asmat. Collected in the 1960s or 1970s by Jac Hoogerbrugge and directly from his collection. Jipae costumes. They are worn during ancestor ceremonies.

Beautiful Jipae costume from the Asmat. Collected in the 1960s or 1970s by Jac Hoogerbrugge and directly from his collection. Jipae costumes. They are worn during ancestor ceremonies.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Jipae
Height
202 cm
Width
54 cm
Depth
26 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
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202
Objects sold
100%
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