AUCTIONS IMPERIAL DECEMBER 2020

A RARE PAPUA NEW GUINEA WOVEN ARMOR

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $500

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Description

Dani People, of characteristic form. The core formed from the inner bark of a tree, and tightly knotted over in continuous figure-eight technique with orchid vine, which also contributes the yellow and brown tones of the upper section. Connecting at the shoulders by means of cords. With good patina overall. From a collection formed in the 1960s. Late 19th century. Overall height 52cm. Condition II