Bracelt for upper arm Asmat - Asmat - West Papua (No reserve price)
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Original Asmat upper-arm band from West Papua, made of bamboo, natural fibers and cassowary feathers, 40 cm high, 8 cm wide and 2 cm deep, dating to the late 20th century, with provenance from a private collection and in excellent condition.
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Traditional upper arm band made from natural fibres and cassowary feathers,
Worn around the upper arm, this band served both as an adornment and as a holder for a dagger during dances, fighting or warfare. The dagger could be tucked into the band, keeping it close at hand while allowing freedom of movement.
An old example combining practical use with decorative detail, with the contrasting textures of natural fibres and cassowary feathers giving it a distinctive appearance.
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 TranslateTraditional upper arm band made from natural fibres and cassowary feathers,
Worn around the upper arm, this band served both as an adornment and as a holder for a dagger during dances, fighting or warfare. The dagger could be tucked into the band, keeping it close at hand while allowing freedom of movement.
An old example combining practical use with decorative detail, with the contrasting textures of natural fibres and cassowary feathers giving it a distinctive appearance.
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
Asmat
Country of Origin
West Papua
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bamboo, natural fibers + feathers
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Bracelt for upper arm Asmat
Height
40 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
