Lot Essay
Cf.Stöhr, W., Kunst und Kultur aus der Südsee, Cologne, 1987, front cover, for a similar ornament attributed to the Buang
Details
A NEW GUINEA ORNAMENT
Huon Peninsula
The circular woven fibre disc painted red and blue and with attached bands of nassa shells, nine ovula shells about the border, knotted fibre suspension strap
22cm. wide
Huon Peninsula
The circular woven fibre disc painted red and blue and with attached bands of nassa shells, nine ovula shells about the border, knotted fibre suspension strap
22cm. wide
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.