Fine celt for tribal transactions Papua - kapak - north Coast - west papua (No reserve price)
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An original late 20th‑century stone kapak from the North Coast of Papua, used in traditional tribal transactions including bride‑price exchanges; 26 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep, in excellent condition with provenance from a private collection.
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A well-preserved stone from the north coast of Papua. According to the information supplied, this piece was used in traditional transactions, including bride-price exchanges. Such objects held value beyond their material qualities, serving as wealth exchanged between families and communities to establish and reinforce social relationships.
An example of the material culture of northern New Guinea, reflecting the role of valued stone objects in customary exchange and marriage traditions. A piece of interest to collectors of Papuan and Oceanic art.
Will be packed w care and sent 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.
Translated by Google TranslateA well-preserved stone from the north coast of Papua. According to the information supplied, this piece was used in traditional transactions, including bride-price exchanges. Such objects held value beyond their material qualities, serving as wealth exchanged between families and communities to establish and reinforce social relationships.
An example of the material culture of northern New Guinea, reflecting the role of valued stone objects in customary exchange and marriage traditions. A piece of interest to collectors of Papuan and Oceanic art.
Will be packed w care and sent 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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Indigenous object name
kapak
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
north Coast
Country of Origin
west papua
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Stone
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Fine celt for tribal transactions Papua
Height
26 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
