Lot n° 297
Estimation :
150 - 250
EUR
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Result
: 200EUR
COLLINE WOOD BAY, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea - Lot 297
COLLINE WOOD BAY, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
Tapa decorated with traditional geometric, undulating and radiating motifs
Bark beaten and painted (accros)
145 x 97 cm
Provenance :
Greg Hamson, Brisbane, Australia
Collection of Professor Kenneth Graham.
Tapas, made from beaten bark, occupy a central place in the cultures of Papua New Guinea and other Pacific regions. Decorated with geometric and symbolic motifs, they are often used to mark important events such as weddings, funeral ceremonies or social exchanges. This tapa is distinguished by the finesse of its decoration.
Expert : Serge REYNES
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