Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 333
Papua New Guinea Flute Stopper
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Sepik River, 20th century, carved wooden staff, figural top half with white, black, and red paint decoration, lower segment composed of hollow bamboo with fiber wrappings, 55-1/2 in., with metal stand - Provenance: Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina
large separation to lower section, fibers brittle with some breaks, abrasions to painted surfaces
