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)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
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EUR 2.000,- a 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)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |