Ancient and elegant comb

Massim, Papua New Guinea

See for similar combs in the collections of Te Papa in Wellington NZ (FE005717 / 2 or FE003833 / 1)

Wood, basketry.

A collection number on the back A 4845 and an inscription in ink : " New Guinea ".

H. 23.5 cm



Provenance:

- Charles Melbourne Ward Collection (no. A4845)

- Harry Beran Collection

- John Friede Collection

- J. E. Carlier-Galerie Voyageurs et Curieux, 2008
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Lot no. 155

Ancient and elegant comb Massim, Papua New Guinea See for similar combs in the collections of Te Papa in Wellington NZ (FE005717 / 2 or FE003833 / 1) Wood, basketry. A collection number on the back A 4845 and an inscription in ink : " New Guinea ". H. 23.5 cm Provenance: - Charles Melbourne Ward Collection (no. A4845) - Harry Beran Collection - John Friede Collection - J. E. Carlier-Galerie Voyageurs et Curieux, 2008

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€448
Buyer's premium
28%
Ancient and elegant comb Massim, Papua New Guinea See for similar combs in the collections of Te Papa in Wellington NZ (FE005717 / 2 or FE003833 / 1) Wood, basketry. A collection number on the back A 4845 and an inscription in ink : " New Guinea ". H. 23.5 cm Provenance: - Charles Melbourne Ward Collection (no. A4845) - Harry Beran Collection - John Friede Collection - J. E. Carlier-Galerie Voyageurs et Curieux, 2008
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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