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An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur
$649.38
£472.68
€540
CA$883.87
A$988.67
CHF 514.51
MX$12,170.86
NOK 6,545.62
SEK 6,141.09
DKK 4,109.52
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Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century
Made from a long piece of Cuscus fur decorated on the sides with shell beads and strings of natural fiber.
Provenance:
- Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munich (purchased in the 1980s or 1990s)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.52 in (14 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458242189592
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