Abelam ceremonial box lintel, Papua New Guinea, Oceania

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Abelam ceremonial box lintel, Papua New Guinea, Oceania

Name: Abelam ceremonial box lintel, Papua New Guinea, Oceania
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: RD90VD3HGW
Price: 20000 EUR
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20.000 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 22700, louannec, France

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Huge Abelam lintel having adorned the ceremonial hut in the village of Apangai for about 10 years. The ceremonial huts keep all their significance in this region where traditions are still very deep. The community agrees to sell the components of the old ceremonial huts which, due to the hot and humid climate, must be replaced regularly. The purchase of this lintel contributed to the financing of the new village hut inaugurated in August 2019. Dense wood and natural pigments. Slots do not present any game. Exceptional piece ...

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Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Panels, House posts, Totem of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Panels, House posts, Totem 20th century)
Length (cm)	505 cm
Width (cm)	50 cm
Height (cm)	24 cm
Materials	Wood