Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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Surya Rutten
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Has over 25 years' experience in Asian art and owned an art gallery.

Estimate  € 170 - € 200
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Asmat paddle-top wooden sculpture from Papua New Guinea, mid-20th century, from a private collection, authentic and original, measuring 105 cm high, 6 cm wide and 4.5 cm deep, in good condition.

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Asmat paddle-top collected by Jac Hoogerbrugge. Collected by him in the 1960s or 1970s and directly from his collection. With the original collection number that corresponds to the collection notes: Originating from the village of Mbagai, carved by or in the possession of Jini. With a fine drawing by Hoogerbrugge.

Asmat paddle-top collected by Jac Hoogerbrugge. Collected by him in the 1960s or 1970s and directly from his collection. With the original collection number that corresponds to the collection notes: Originating from the village of Mbagai, carved by or in the possession of Jini. With a fine drawing by Hoogerbrugge.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
105 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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