Asmat panel - West Papua (Nieuw Guinea) (No Reserve Price)
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Asmat panel made of wood with pigments, dating to the late 20th century, from West Papua (New Guinea); in good condition and measuring 44.75 × 19.75 × 1.2 cm, sold without a stand.
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Asmat panel
The Asmat are known for their woodcarving. This panel features designs that are characteristic of the Asmat and are also often used on Asmat shields. The shapes are frequently abstract or stylized references to headhunting. For example, there is a human figure that resembles a praying mantis. Female praying mantises eat the heads of males after (or even during) mating, which is why it is associated with headhunting. There is also a depiction of a hornbill. The colors (ochre and white) are hues commonly used by the Asmat.
It is possible that this item served as decoration, but it could also be a smaller version of an Asmat shield, which could have been brought to Europe as an example by anthropologists or missionaries.
The item is in good condition.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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The Asmat are known for their woodcarving. This panel features designs that are characteristic of the Asmat and are also often used on Asmat shields. The shapes are frequently abstract or stylized references to headhunting. For example, there is a human figure that resembles a praying mantis. Female praying mantises eat the heads of males after (or even during) mating, which is why it is associated with headhunting. There is also a depiction of a hornbill. The colors (ochre and white) are hues commonly used by the Asmat.
It is possible that this item served as decoration, but it could also be a smaller version of an Asmat shield, which could have been brought to Europe as an example by anthropologists or missionaries.
The item is in good condition.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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No. of items
1
Country of Origin
West Papua (Nieuw Guinea)
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Pigments, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Asmat panel
Height
44.75 cm
Width
19.75 cm
Depth
1.2 cm
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