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| Auction | 26.09.2020
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Lot 182 | Old, ornately decorated ancestor skull ndambirkus
Estimate
2.200
- 3.500
€
D
Result:
(incl. premium)
4.902 €
OLD, ORNATELY DECORATED ANCESTOR SKULL NDAMBIRKUS.
Date: Papua New Guinea. Asmat. 19th-20th c.
Technique: Skull. Lower jaw fixed. Rotang wickerwork, abrus seeds, nose jewellery made of snail shell (bipane), headband made of croix seeds and cockatoo feathers. Dark patina from use and age.
Measurement: H. with metal base ca. 50cm.
Condition B/C.
Ancestor skulls are a part of daily life in the Asmat culture. Sometimes they were partly
worn around the neck on a string and men carried the skulls with them to stay in contact
with the ancestors. When sleeping the skulls were used as head rest.
Date: Papua New Guinea. Asmat. 19th-20th c.
Technique: Skull. Lower jaw fixed. Rotang wickerwork, abrus seeds, nose jewellery made of snail shell (bipane), headband made of croix seeds and cockatoo feathers. Dark patina from use and age.
Measurement: H. with metal base ca. 50cm.
Condition B/C.
Ancestor skulls are a part of daily life in the Asmat culture. Sometimes they were partly
worn around the neck on a string and men carried the skulls with them to stay in contact
with the ancestors. When sleeping the skulls were used as head rest.
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VAT margin scheme, VAT included, but must not be indicated, not refundable
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
29% buyer’s premium on the hammer price
Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Germany: 37,82 Euro plus 7,18 Euro VAT
EU: 58,82 Euro plus 11,18 Euro VAT
Worldwide: 117,65 Euro plus 22,35 Euro VAT
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Stock Id: 68008-71