Lot No. 87


A very early musical Gope or UMUNU VIKI BULL-ROARER, Papuan Gulf.


A very early musical Gope or UMUNU VIKI BULL-ROARER, Papuan Gulf. - Tribal Art

As very sacred objects, these whistle boards were called Imunu Viki, literally spirits weeping. They were kept hidden and only used by the highest members of secret societies when a chief died. 55 cm high.

Provenance:
Ex John Friede, Rye;
Ex Michael Hamson.

Published:
‘Red Eye of the Sun: The Art of the Papuan Gulf’. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

31.10.2017 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 2,000.- to EUR 2,400.-

A very early musical Gope or UMUNU VIKI BULL-ROARER, Papuan Gulf.


As very sacred objects, these whistle boards were called Imunu Viki, literally spirits weeping. They were kept hidden and only used by the highest members of secret societies when a chief died. 55 cm high.

Provenance:
Ex John Friede, Rye;
Ex Michael Hamson.

Published:
‘Red Eye of the Sun: The Art of the Papuan Gulf’. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 31.10.2017 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 25.10. - 31.10.2017

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