Tribal Art and Ethnographica Catalogue


Melanesia: New Guinea

Item ID: t5041



Item Code: t5041
Description: A very old and impressive Abelam ceremonial house lintel.
The piece is complete and is carved in the form of three heads of powerful spirits.
Substantially remnant polychrome decoration.
BKK
Origin: Pre-1945. Abelam people, Kombikum village, Maprik area, Prince Alexander Mountains
Dimensions: Length: 184 cm/Width: 40 cm/Depth: 29 cm
Price: AUD $8,750.00 USD $6,125.00 EUR €4,637.50
Status: Available
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