Superb yam mask Abelam, second half of 20th century - Western Ndani highlands Papua (No reserve price)
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This original yam mask, titled “Superb yam mask Abelam”, dates from the second half of the 20th century and is made of natural fibre, measuring 50 × 6 × 6 cm.
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An impressive traditional penis sheath, locally known as a koteka, from the Dani people of the Central Highlands of West Papua, Indonesia. Made from a naturally grown, dried and hollowed gourd, this particular example has an elegant elongated shape with a gracefully curved tip and a warm golden-yellow surface. The original dark fastening cord is still attached. Traditionally worn by Dani men as part of their everyday attire, the koteka represents an important element of their cultural identity. This is an authentic, previously worn example, field collected in the 1990s and preserved in good condition, with minor traces of use. A fine and characteristic ethnographic object from the highlands of New Guinea. It will be packed with great care to ensure safe delivery.
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 TranslateAn impressive traditional penis sheath, locally known as a koteka, from the Dani people of the Central Highlands of West Papua, Indonesia. Made from a naturally grown, dried and hollowed gourd, this particular example has an elegant elongated shape with a gracefully curved tip and a warm golden-yellow surface. The original dark fastening cord is still attached. Traditionally worn by Dani men as part of their everyday attire, the koteka represents an important element of their cultural identity. This is an authentic, previously worn example, field collected in the 1990s and preserved in good condition, with minor traces of use. A fine and characteristic ethnographic object from the highlands of New Guinea. It will be packed with great care to ensure safe delivery.
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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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Western Ndani highlands Papua
Material
Natural fiber
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Superb yam mask Abelam, second half of 20th century
Height
50 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
