Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Jul 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 402
Papua New Guinea Stone Ground Gope Board
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
carved leaf shaped wooden board with two faces, painted with brown, white and red pigment, metal hanger attached to back, chalk inscription on back "mira", 54-1/2 x 10 in.
Note: Dr. Grimes acquired this board in 1974 on a trip from Indonesia to Australia at a shop in Sydney.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen Grimes, Lexington, Kentucky
Condition
paint loss throughout, chips and wear to wood, small hole on top face, 4 in. mark across bottom face, water damage to bottom, holes across the back, condition consistent with age and use
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