Lot 144

Papua New Guinea Bamboo & Vegetal Fiber Implements

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Papua New Guinea Bamboo & Vegetal Fiber Implements
Papua New Guinea Bamboo & Vegetal Fiber Implements
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Papua New Guinea Bamboo & Vegetal Fiber Implements

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $225

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by Artemis Fine Arts
August 7, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This group comprises several vegetal fiber and bamboo objects, including two woven armbands and a belt or sash made from the same braided plant fibers. A bamboo pole is fitted with woven attachments and cassowary feathers, its upper end split into serrated prongs and capped with tightly wrapped fiber, while the open tubular end includes a suspension loop and an interior coated with a chalky white residue, suggesting use as a container for lime, medicinal powder, or ritual substances. Another element is a dense raffia object incorporating bark panels, cords, and a rigid arched handle at the top, with a pronounced conical, snout-like projection. Size of bamboo pole: 33" L x 12" W (83.8 cm x 30.5 cm)

Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985

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Item # 195682

  • Condition: Active shedding and flaking to the raffia fibers. Stable pressure fissures and some losses to bamboo pole. Discoloration and stains from storage / use. Woven armbands and belt are intact.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000