Aged amulet Waropen coast - geelvinkbay - west Papua (No reserve price)
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A wooden amulet featuring two carved human figures from the Waropen coast, Geelvink Bay, West Papua, 31 cm long, in excellent condition and authentic/original.
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A remarkable old amulet figure from the western coast of Geelvink Bay, West Papua, measuring 31 cm in length.
This impressive wooden object features two carefully carved human figures, most likely representing ancestral spirits. The composition is particularly striking, with both figures forming an integral part of the object. Such carvings reflect the rich artistic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the coastal communities of northern New Guinea.
The amulet has a wonderful old appearance and a strong sculptural presence. Despite its considerable age, it remains in good condition, with the signs of wear and age that contribute to its authentic character.
A fascinating and unusual example of traditional Papuan art, particularly attractive to collectors of ancestral figures and ritual objects from New Guinea.
Origin: Western Geelvink Bay, West Papua.
Material: Wood.
Length: 31 cm.
Condition: Good, considering its age.
Will be packed with care
We send worldwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95
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Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateA remarkable old amulet figure from the western coast of Geelvink Bay, West Papua, measuring 31 cm in length.
This impressive wooden object features two carefully carved human figures, most likely representing ancestral spirits. The composition is particularly striking, with both figures forming an integral part of the object. Such carvings reflect the rich artistic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the coastal communities of northern New Guinea.
The amulet has a wonderful old appearance and a strong sculptural presence. Despite its considerable age, it remains in good condition, with the signs of wear and age that contribute to its authentic character.
A fascinating and unusual example of traditional Papuan art, particularly attractive to collectors of ancestral figures and ritual objects from New Guinea.
Origin: Western Geelvink Bay, West Papua.
Material: Wood.
Length: 31 cm.
Condition: Good, considering its age.
Will be packed with care
We send worldwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95
Gesigneerd exemplaar
Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
geelvinkbay
Country of Origin
west Papua
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Aged amulet Waropen coast
Height
31 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
