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Lot 3473

Arctic Circle, Inuit, finely carved walrus tusk handle,in the shape of a polar fox, a seal topped by

3473Arctic Circle, Inuit, finely carved walrus tusk handle,in the shape of a polar fox, a seal topped by
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Arctic Circle, Inuit, finely carved walrus tusk handle,in the shape of a polar fox, a seal topped by to free carved walrus heads. The eyes and nos...

Lot 3474

Nias, sword, balato, 19th century,with Lasara head, the begu figure in reversed position and

3474Nias, sword, balato, 19th century,with Lasara head, the begu figure in reversed position and
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Nias, sword, balato, 19th century,with Lasara head, the begu figure in reversed position and standing.; l. 67,5 cm.; 1600 ...[more]

Lot 3475

PNG., North Coast, Vokeo wooden mask, with traces of red rectangular motifs and a beaten bark

3475PNG., North Coast, Vokeo wooden mask, with traces of red rectangular motifs and a beaten bark
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PNG., North Coast, Vokeo wooden mask, with traces of red rectangular motifs and a beaten bark cloth roll tied around the mask; l. 37 m.; 1900- - -...

Lot 3476

New-Hebrides, Vanuatu, rare painted wooden face mask,with overhanging forehead, round cut eyes,

3476New-Hebrides, Vanuatu, rare painted wooden face mask,with overhanging forehead, round cut eyes,
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New-Hebrides, Vanuatu, rare painted wooden face mask,with overhanging forehead, round cut eyes, small nose, a carved smiling mouth and small trian...

Lot 3477

Philippines, Bontoc, hunting shield, calata, late 19th century,the bulbous central body with three

3477Philippines, Bontoc, hunting shield, calata, late 19th century,the bulbous central body with three
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Philippines, Bontoc, hunting shield, calata, late 19th century,the bulbous central body with three prongs above and two below, reinforced by four ...

Lot 3478

Nias, knife, ca. 1900,the handle topped by a lasara and begu figure. Provenance Old Dutch

3478Nias, knife, ca. 1900,the handle topped by a lasara and begu figure. Provenance Old Dutch
De Zwaan

Nias, knife, ca. 1900,the handle topped by a lasara and begu figure. Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l. 40 cm.; 1300 ...[more]

Lot 3479

Fiji, wooden club, vunikau, 19th centurythe sewn off root nubbins, set with shell, the handle

3479Fiji, wooden club, vunikau, 19th centurythe sewn off root nubbins, set with shell, the handle
De Zwaan

Fiji, wooden club, vunikau, 19th centurythe sewn off root nubbins, set with shell, the handle wrapped with plated coir sinnet, pairing inventory n...

Lot 3480

Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao, two wooden spoons, one 19th century;Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l.

3480Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao, two wooden spoons, one 19th century;Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l.
De Zwaan

Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao, two wooden spoons, one 19th century;Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l. 18,5 and 14,5 cm.; 2400 ...[more]

Lot 3481

Vanuatu, Tana Island, wooden club,l. 85 cm; 1400

3481Vanuatu, Tana Island, wooden club,l. 85 cm; 1400
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Vanuatu, Tana Island, wooden club,l. 85 cm; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3482

Solomon Islands, Renell Island, wooden club, the head inlayed with mother-of-pearll. 103,2 cm.;

3482Solomon Islands, Renell Island, wooden club, the head inlayed with mother-of-pearll. 103,2 cm.;
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Solomon Islands, Renell Island, wooden club, the head inlayed with mother-of-pearll. 103,2 cm.; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3483

Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass fire starter, 19th century,and a loose chain with singha head.; h. 13

3483Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass fire starter, 19th century,and a loose chain with singha head.; h. 13
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Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass fire starter, 19th century,and a loose chain with singha head.; h. 13 cm.; 2500 ...[more]

Lot 3484

Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass ornament on a chain with Singha head, two loos chains with singha head

3484Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass ornament on a chain with Singha head, two loos chains with singha head
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Sumatra, Toba Batak, brass ornament on a chain with Singha head, two loos chains with singha head and three bracelets, 19th century; Provenance Ol...

Lot 3485

PNG, Yatmul, plated rattan body mask with two heads, embellished with cowrie, feathers and plant

3485PNG, Yatmul, plated rattan body mask with two heads, embellished with cowrie, feathers and plant
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PNG, Yatmul, plated rattan body mask with two heads, embellished with cowrie, feathers and plant fibers, completed with plant fibre skirth. 168 cm...

Lot 3486

Papua Barat, NE Asmat, war shield, the central pattern with double conical projections,in between

3486Papua Barat, NE Asmat, war shield, the central pattern with double conical projections,in between
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Papua Barat, NE Asmat, war shield, the central pattern with double conical projections,in between lines with diamonds in red, white and black; h. ...

Lot 3487

Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden pigment bowl, ca. 1960surmounted by standing figureProvenance:

3487Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden pigment bowl, ca. 1960surmounted by standing figureProvenance:
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Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden pigment bowl, ca. 1960surmounted by standing figureProvenance: Private Dutch collection, early 1970’s; l. 120 cm...

Lot 3488

Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden male figure and male-female double figureProvenance: Private Dutch

3488Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden male figure and male-female double figureProvenance: Private Dutch
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Papua Barat, Asmat, carved wooden male figure and male-female double figureProvenance: Private Dutch collection, early 1970’s; l. 64 and 66,5 cm ;...

Lot 3489

North East India, Naga, two beaded necklaces, ca. 1900,with shell ornaments and bone dividers. ;

3489North East India, Naga, two beaded necklaces, ca. 1900,with shell ornaments and bone dividers. ;
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North East India, Naga, two beaded necklaces, ca. 1900,with shell ornaments and bone dividers. ; 2500 ...[more]

Lot 3490

Collection of nine Javanese Batik.three with parang rusak motives. Provenance Hans Witsenburg, The

3490Collection of nine Javanese Batik.three with parang rusak motives. Provenance Hans Witsenburg, The
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Collection of nine Javanese Batik.three with parang rusak motives. Provenance Hans Witsenburg, The Hague.; 9300 ...[more]

Lot 3491

PNG, Washkuk, a rare, early 20th century, skull rack, consisting of six sago palm petioles,mounted

3491PNG, Washkuk, a rare, early 20th century, skull rack, consisting of six sago palm petioles,mounted
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PNG, Washkuk, a rare, early 20th century, skull rack, consisting of six sago palm petioles,mounted on a bamboo frame, five panels painted with spi...

Lot 3492

Sumatra, Toba Batak, two brass pipes, late 19th-early 20th century,Herewith Batak, ceremonial

3492Sumatra, Toba Batak, two brass pipes, late 19th-early 20th century,Herewith Batak, ceremonial
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Sumatra, Toba Batak, two brass pipes, late 19th-early 20th century,Herewith Batak, ceremonial staff tin inlaid.; l. 60, 25 and 53 cm.; 3400 ...[m...

Lot 3493

PNG, Sawos, elongated mask, crusty blackish patinaProvenance ex coll. Peter Hallinan, Alex Arthur

3493PNG, Sawos, elongated mask, crusty blackish patinaProvenance ex coll. Peter Hallinan, Alex Arthur
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PNG, Sawos, elongated mask, crusty blackish patinaProvenance ex coll. Peter Hallinan, Alex Arthur Brussel and private collection Belgium.; l. 37,2...

Lot 3494

Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden storage and valuables chest, hombng, frontal plank with decoration of

3494Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden storage and valuables chest, hombng, frontal plank with decoration of
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Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden storage and valuables chest, hombng, frontal plank with decoration of a lizard,the front with two full Singha body’s, ...

Lot 3495

Papua Barat, Central Asmat, war shield in red, and black on a white ground, upper and lower part

3495Papua Barat, Central Asmat, war shield in red, and black on a white ground, upper and lower part
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Papua Barat, Central Asmat, war shield in red, and black on a white ground, upper and lower part in black and red pigmentsVisible are several hole...

Lot 3496

Sumatra, Batak, two stringed instrument, hasapi,surmounted by seated figure. Provenance Old Dutch

3496Sumatra, Batak, two stringed instrument, hasapi,surmounted by seated figure. Provenance Old Dutch
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Sumatra, Batak, two stringed instrument, hasapi,surmounted by seated figure. Provenance Old Dutch collection.; l. 66,5 cm.; 1600 ...[more]

Lot 3497

Papua Nieuw Guinea, Sepik, Maprik area, wooden pole sculpture with multiple facesdetails in red

3497Papua Nieuw Guinea, Sepik, Maprik area, wooden pole sculpture with multiple facesdetails in red
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Papua Nieuw Guinea, Sepik, Maprik area, wooden pole sculpture with multiple facesdetails in red and with polychrome painting, on a stand; h 254 c...

Lot 3498

Java, brass wajang lamp, belencong,shaped as a Garuda; h. 37 cm.; 1800

3498Java, brass wajang lamp, belencong,shaped as a Garuda; h. 37 cm.; 1800
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Java, brass wajang lamp, belencong,shaped as a Garuda; h. 37 cm.; 1800 ...[more]

Lot 3499

Bali, one dagger and a ceremonial knife, 19th century,with a blade shaped as a wajang figure and

3499Bali, one dagger and a ceremonial knife, 19th century,with a blade shaped as a wajang figure and
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Bali, one dagger and a ceremonial knife, 19th century,with a blade shaped as a wajang figure and with silver mountings. Both weapons with Kala hea...

Lot 3500

New Sealand, Northern Island, Maori, carved wooden gable ornament tekoteko, early 19th

3500New Sealand, Northern Island, Maori, carved wooden gable ornament tekoteko, early 19th
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New Sealand, Northern Island, Maori, carved wooden gable ornament tekoteko, early 19th centuryconsisting of two super imposed figures, elaborately...

Lot 3501

Philippines, two wooden Ifugao bowls, with radiating rimbrown-blackish patina; d. 38,5 and 46 cm.;

3501Philippines, two wooden Ifugao bowls, with radiating rimbrown-blackish patina; d. 38,5 and 46 cm.;
De Zwaan

Philippines, two wooden Ifugao bowls, with radiating rimbrown-blackish patina; d. 38,5 and 46 cm.; 21200 ...[more]

Lot 3502

PNG., Huon Golf, Tami, ceremonial wooden bowl,the exterior shaped as a fish ; l. 41 cm.; 1800

3502PNG., Huon Golf, Tami, ceremonial wooden bowl,the exterior shaped as a fish ; l. 41 cm.; 1800
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PNG., Huon Golf, Tami, ceremonial wooden bowl,the exterior shaped as a fish ; l. 41 cm.; 1800 ...[more]

Lot 3503

PNG, Collingwood Bay, wooden headrestProvenance: Michael Evans; w. 15 cm; 1400

3503PNG, Collingwood Bay, wooden headrestProvenance: Michael Evans; w. 15 cm; 1400
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PNG, Collingwood Bay, wooden headrestProvenance: Michael Evans; w. 15 cm; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3504

PNG, headhunters emblem, swordfish bone, casuary feathers, coix seeds and nut cases; l. 62,5 cm;

3504PNG, headhunters emblem, swordfish bone, casuary feathers, coix seeds and nut cases; l. 62,5 cm;
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PNG, headhunters emblem, swordfish bone, casuary feathers, coix seeds and nut cases; l. 62,5 cm; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3505

Fiji, wooden club, sali, and a PNG, Morope Province stone pineapple clubl. 95 cm.; 2400

3505Fiji, wooden club, sali, and a PNG, Morope Province stone pineapple clubl. 95 cm.; 2400
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Fiji, wooden club, sali, and a PNG, Morope Province stone pineapple clubl. 95 cm.; 2400 ...[more]

Lot 3506

Tonga, two wooden clubs, one with a nodged pattern all overthe other with a four sided blade and

3506Tonga, two wooden clubs, one with a nodged pattern all overthe other with a four sided blade and
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Tonga, two wooden clubs, one with a nodged pattern all overthe other with a four sided blade and nodged patterns; resp. l. 111,5 and 80,5 cm.; 280...

Lot 3507

Solomon Islands, Malaita, wooden war club, with notched patterns and details in whitel. 98,5 cm.;

3507Solomon Islands, Malaita, wooden war club, with notched patterns and details in whitel. 98,5 cm.;
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Solomon Islands, Malaita, wooden war club, with notched patterns and details in whitel. 98,5 cm.; 1800 ...[more]

Lot 3508

Fiji/Tonga, two wooden clubs with flattened heads and a notched patternl. 97,5 and 115,5 cm.; 2800

3508Fiji/Tonga, two wooden clubs with flattened heads and a notched patternl. 97,5 and 115,5 cm.; 2800
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Fiji/Tonga, two wooden clubs with flattened heads and a notched patternl. 97,5 and 115,5 cm.; 2800 ...[more]

Lot 3509

New Sealand, Maori, wooden walking stick, with typical patterns, late 19th/early 20th centuryl. 95,5

3509New Sealand, Maori, wooden walking stick, with typical patterns, late 19th/early 20th centuryl. 95,5
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New Sealand, Maori, wooden walking stick, with typical patterns, late 19th/early 20th centuryl. 95,5 cm.; 1500 ...[more]

Lot 3510

New Sealand, Maori, two different wooden ceremonial staffs, taiaha, 19th centurywith notched and

3510New Sealand, Maori, two different wooden ceremonial staffs, taiaha, 19th centurywith notched and
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New Sealand, Maori, two different wooden ceremonial staffs, taiaha, 19th centurywith notched and engraved patterns in the top section; l. 152 and ...

Lot 3511

PNG, Massim, wooden staff, tubular shaft on both sides with a snake pattern and topped by a

3511PNG, Massim, wooden staff, tubular shaft on both sides with a snake pattern and topped by a
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PNG, Massim, wooden staff, tubular shaft on both sides with a snake pattern and topped by a squatting anthropomorphic figuredetails in white ; l. ...

Lot 3512

West Papua, Asmat, two wooden spears with open worked bladesone blade with red and white pigments,

3512West Papua, Asmat, two wooden spears with open worked bladesone blade with red and white pigments,
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West Papua, Asmat, two wooden spears with open worked bladesone blade with red and white pigments, stylized anthropomorphic figures; l. 266,5 and ...

Lot 3513

Sumatra, Batak, wooden staff, tungtungkot malehat, topped by a standing male figure, herewith an

3513Sumatra, Batak, wooden staff, tungtungkot malehat, topped by a standing male figure, herewith an
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Sumatra, Batak, wooden staff, tungtungkot malehat, topped by a standing male figure, herewith an other tuntungkot malehat, with a squatting figure...

Lot 3514

West Papua, Asmat, yipai, braided ceremonial costume, raffia skirt and arm extensionsl. 87 cm. ex.

3514West Papua, Asmat, yipai, braided ceremonial costume, raffia skirt and arm extensionsl. 87 cm. ex.
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West Papua, Asmat, yipai, braided ceremonial costume, raffia skirt and arm extensionsl. 87 cm. ex. skirt; 1300 ...[more]

Lot 3515

PNG, Lower Sepik, wooden canoe prow, the interior with an anthropomorphic figurethe head

3515PNG, Lower Sepik, wooden canoe prow, the interior with an anthropomorphic figurethe head
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PNG, Lower Sepik, wooden canoe prow, the interior with an anthropomorphic figurethe head continuing in a clan totem animal ; l. 64 cm.; 1600 ...[...

Lot 3516

Borneo, Central Dayak facemaskin red and black partly open worked ; l. 62,5 cm ; 1400

3516Borneo, Central Dayak facemaskin red and black partly open worked ; l. 62,5 cm ; 1400
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Borneo, Central Dayak facemaskin red and black partly open worked ; l. 62,5 cm ; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3517

Marquesas Islands, necklace, crown, peue ‘ei or peue ko’oplant fibre trade beads and porpois-

3517Marquesas Islands, necklace, crown, peue ‘ei or peue ko’oplant fibre trade beads and porpois-
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Marquesas Islands, necklace, crown, peue ‘ei or peue ko’oplant fibre trade beads and porpois-teeth; d. ca. 19,5 cm; 11500 ...[more]

Lot 3518

Bali, coral stone standing goddess Dewi in full attirel. 58,5 cm.; 1250

3518Bali, coral stone standing goddess Dewi in full attirel. 58,5 cm.; 1250
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Bali, coral stone standing goddess Dewi in full attirel. 58,5 cm.; 1250 ...[more]

Lot 3519

Sulawesi, Toraja, sword, penai, the buffalo horn hilt with finely engraved detailssheet partly

3519Sulawesi, Toraja, sword, penai, the buffalo horn hilt with finely engraved detailssheet partly
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Sulawesi, Toraja, sword, penai, the buffalo horn hilt with finely engraved detailssheet partly wrapped in rattan strips; l. 70 cm.; 1350 ...[more]

Lot 3520

Tonga, wooden headrest, on two feetl. 23 cm.; 1400

3520Tonga, wooden headrest, on two feetl. 23 cm.; 1400
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Tonga, wooden headrest, on two feetl. 23 cm.; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3521

Borneo, Dayak, human headhunters half skull,decorated with engraved curvilineair patterns. With

3521Borneo, Dayak, human headhunters half skull,decorated with engraved curvilineair patterns. With
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Borneo, Dayak, human headhunters half skull,decorated with engraved curvilineair patterns. With brown patina ; w. 19 cm.; Private European collect...

Lot 3522

Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden rectangular architectural pannel decorated with a Singa headtraces of

3522Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden rectangular architectural pannel decorated with a Singa headtraces of
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Sumatra, Toba Batak, wooden rectangular architectural pannel decorated with a Singa headtraces of red, white and black pigments; l. 78,2 cm.; 1800...

Lot 3523

Papua Barat, Central Asmat war shield showing stylished anthropomorphic figures in red and

3523Papua Barat, Central Asmat war shield showing stylished anthropomorphic figures in red and
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Papua Barat, Central Asmat war shield showing stylished anthropomorphic figures in red and blackraised borders on a white ground, the reverse with...

Lot 3524

Middle Sepik, carved wooden and painted shield,With two carved faces in relief and geometrical

3524Middle Sepik, carved wooden and painted shield,With two carved faces in relief and geometrical
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Middle Sepik, carved wooden and painted shield,With two carved faces in relief and geometrical patterns. With black, white, red and yellow pigment...

Lot 3525

Java, ceremonial dish, talam, ca. 14th-15th century,the interior decorated with a incised flower

3525Java, ceremonial dish, talam, ca. 14th-15th century,the interior decorated with a incised flower
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Java, ceremonial dish, talam, ca. 14th-15th century,the interior decorated with a incised flower vase.; diam. 48,8 cm.; 1600 ...[more]

Lot 3526

PNG, Maprik, two braided rattan yam masks,one with remnants of yellow, red and black pigments. ;

3526PNG, Maprik, two braided rattan yam masks,one with remnants of yellow, red and black pigments. ;
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PNG, Maprik, two braided rattan yam masks,one with remnants of yellow, red and black pigments. ; l. 48 and 43 cm.; 2500 ...[more]

Lot 3527

PNG, Mapik, plaited rattan yam mask, baba,painted in red, white pigments and complete with colored

3527PNG, Mapik, plaited rattan yam mask, baba,painted in red, white pigments and complete with colored
De Zwaan

PNG, Mapik, plaited rattan yam mask, baba,painted in red, white pigments and complete with colored raffia; h. 45 cm.; 1400 ...[more]

Lot 3528

PNG, Sepik, overmoddelled human skull,with spiral shell inlaid eyes, inlaid cowry shells and grey-

3528PNG, Sepik, overmoddelled human skull,with spiral shell inlaid eyes, inlaid cowry shells and grey-
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PNG, Sepik, overmoddelled human skull,with spiral shell inlaid eyes, inlaid cowry shells and grey-brown patina. Collected in the 1950's. Private E...

Lot 3529

Marind Anim, bamboo and rattan armband,decorated with two plumes of feathers bound on wooden

3529Marind Anim, bamboo and rattan armband,decorated with two plumes of feathers bound on wooden
De Zwaan

Marind Anim, bamboo and rattan armband,decorated with two plumes of feathers bound on wooden branch.; h. 121 cm.; 1300 ...[more]

Lot 3530

Papua Bara, Asmat, two wooden spears, a wooden implement, and Borneo, a Sumpitan and two spearsAsmat

3530Papua Bara, Asmat, two wooden spears, a wooden implement, and Borneo, a Sumpitan and two spearsAsmat
De Zwaan

Papua Bara, Asmat, two wooden spears, a wooden implement, and Borneo, a Sumpitan and two spearsAsmat spears with various decorations and open work...

Lot 3533

Indonesia, Flores, Lio-Ndona district, prbl. Walotopo, shoulder cloth, early 20th centuryfor royal

3533Indonesia, Flores, Lio-Ndona district, prbl. Walotopo, shoulder cloth, early 20th centuryfor royal
De Zwaan

Indonesia, Flores, Lio-Ndona district, prbl. Walotopo, shoulder cloth, early 20th centuryfor royal men ‘sémba’, natural dye, Patola design, 2 join...

Lot 3534

Indonesia, Flores, Lio-Ndona district, Ikat, shoulder cloth for royal men, around 1930opulent Patola

3534Indonesia, Flores, Lio-Ndona district, Ikat, shoulder cloth for royal men, around 1930opulent Patola
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Indonesia, Flores, Lio-Ndona district, Ikat, shoulder cloth for royal men, around 1930opulent Patola design, handspun cotton in natural colors; l....

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