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      Lot 3372

      PNG, collection of five Abelam ceremonial daggerswith carved decorations of ancestral figures or

      3372PNG, collection of five Abelam ceremonial daggerswith carved decorations of ancestral figures or
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      PNG, collection of five Abelam ceremonial daggerswith carved decorations of ancestral figures or geometrical patterns. Some with carved animal hea...

      Lot 3373

      NO LOT,

      3373NO LOT,
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      NO LOT, ...[more]

      Lot 3374

      PNG, Huon Golf, Tami, carved ceremonial dish;two bowls in the shape of two joined birds. With

      3374PNG, Huon Golf, Tami, carved ceremonial dish;two bowls in the shape of two joined birds. With
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      PNG, Huon Golf, Tami, carved ceremonial dish;two bowls in the shape of two joined birds. With remnants of pigments, l. 58 cm. [2500 ...[more]

      Lot 3375

      Papua Golf bark braceletwith engraving of two ancestral figures, h. 7,5 cm. [1]150

      3375Papua Golf bark braceletwith engraving of two ancestral figures, h. 7,5 cm. [1]150
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      Papua Golf bark braceletwith engraving of two ancestral figures, h. 7,5 cm. [1]150 ...[more]

      Lot 3376

      Hand made tattoo tapper of Samoa style, h. 30 cm. [1]80

      3376Hand made tattoo tapper of Samoa style, h. 30 cm. [1]80
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      Hand made tattoo tapper of Samoa style, h. 30 cm. [1]80 ...[more]

      Lot 3377

      PNG, Sepik, two large ceremonial carved wooden peddles, carved with curved lineair decoration, one

      3377PNG, Sepik, two large ceremonial carved wooden peddles, carved with curved lineair decoration, one
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      PNG, Sepik, two large ceremonial carved wooden peddles, carved with curved lineair decoration, one with a carved face on blade, both with zoomorph...

      Lot 3378

      Papua Barat, Asmat, wooden female figurewith bent arms and white, black and red pigments, h. 70

      3378Papua Barat, Asmat, wooden female figurewith bent arms and white, black and red pigments, h. 70
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      Papua Barat, Asmat, wooden female figurewith bent arms and white, black and red pigments, h. 70 cm. [1]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3379

      India, Naga, bridal belt;with nails of the anteater and white hart beads, w. 48 cm. [1]500

      3379India, Naga, bridal belt;with nails of the anteater and white hart beads, w. 48 cm. [1]500
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      India, Naga, bridal belt;with nails of the anteater and white hart beads, w. 48 cm. [1]500 ...[more]

      Lot 3380

      India, Naga, two rattan warrior headsdecorated with boar teeth and human hair, h. 19 and 21 cm. [2]

      3380India, Naga, two rattan warrior headsdecorated with boar teeth and human hair, h. 19 and 21 cm. [2]
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      India, Naga, two rattan warrior headsdecorated with boar teeth and human hair, h. 19 and 21 cm. [2]300 ...[more]

      Lot 3381

      PNG, Abelam, wooden ancestral figurewith large open mouth, carved lining on face and beard and

      3381PNG, Abelam, wooden ancestral figurewith large open mouth, carved lining on face and beard and
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Abelam, wooden ancestral figurewith large open mouth, carved lining on face and beard and surmounted with a birdfigure. Bought at Galerie de ...

      Lot 3382

      West Nepal, mushroom maskwith carved facial traits. Strong mask for protection against forrest

      3382West Nepal, mushroom maskwith carved facial traits. Strong mask for protection against forrest
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      West Nepal, mushroom maskwith carved facial traits. Strong mask for protection against forrest spirits, w. 32 cm. [1]400 ...[more]

      Lot 3383

      Sumba, a collection of six various textiles. Two cloths Christie’s April 16, 1997., [6]400

      3383Sumba, a collection of six various textiles. Two cloths Christie’s April 16, 1997., [6]400
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      Sumba, a collection of six various textiles. Two cloths Christie’s April 16, 1997., [6]400 ...[more]

      Lot 3384

      China, Miao, Guizho, Khali, carved buffalo horn powder containerdecorated with carved birds and

      3384China, Miao, Guizho, Khali, carved buffalo horn powder containerdecorated with carved birds and
      De Zwaan

      China, Miao, Guizho, Khali, carved buffalo horn powder containerdecorated with carved birds and the end in form of birdhead, l, 16 cm. [1]0 ...[m...

      Lot 3385

      Indonesia, a collection of six various textiles from Savu, Timor and Flores, [6]300

      3385Indonesia, a collection of six various textiles from Savu, Timor and Flores, [6]300
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      Indonesia, a collection of six various textiles from Savu, Timor and Flores, [6]300 ...[more]

      Lot 3386

      Sumatra, Batak, carved wooden staff end;pair of figures carrying a rider on mythological bull, h. 32

      3386Sumatra, Batak, carved wooden staff end;pair of figures carrying a rider on mythological bull, h. 32
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      Sumatra, Batak, carved wooden staff end;pair of figures carrying a rider on mythological bull, h. 32 cm. [1]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3387

      Possibly Fiji, a necklace of animal teeth., w. 39 cm. [1]600

      3387Possibly Fiji, a necklace of animal teeth., w. 39 cm. [1]600
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      Possibly Fiji, a necklace of animal teeth., w. 39 cm. [1]600 ...[more]

      Lot 3388

      Indonesia, five betel cutters;the iron blades decorated with animal shapes. One with silver inlay,

      3388Indonesia, five betel cutters;the iron blades decorated with animal shapes. One with silver inlay,
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      Indonesia, five betel cutters;the iron blades decorated with animal shapes. One with silver inlay, h. ca. 19 cm. [zkj]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3389

      Philipinnes, four textiles, a Mindanao jacket and a brown Ikat clothMinagkabau, a red cloth with

      3389Philipinnes, four textiles, a Mindanao jacket and a brown Ikat clothMinagkabau, a red cloth with
      De Zwaan

      Philipinnes, four textiles, a Mindanao jacket and a brown Ikat clothMinagkabau, a red cloth with metal fringes and a cloth, Sotheby’s March 23, 19...

      Lot 3390

      Sulawesi, Mamasa, two braided rattan warrior jackets;one with wooden disk shaped beads, the other

      3390Sulawesi, Mamasa, two braided rattan warrior jackets;one with wooden disk shaped beads, the other
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      Sulawesi, Mamasa, two braided rattan warrior jackets;one with wooden disk shaped beads, the other with shells, h. 77 and 72 cm. [2]500 ...[more]

      Lot 3391

      Tanimbar, a collection of four Missionaries of the Sacred Hart cloths, one with textand five various

      3391Tanimbar, a collection of four Missionaries of the Sacred Hart cloths, one with textand five various
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      Tanimbar, a collection of four Missionaries of the Sacred Hart cloths, one with textand five various textiles from Flores, Small Sunda islands and...

      Lot 3392

      China, two painted cloths and Naga, one cloth with cowrie shells, Christie’s June 20, 1985

      3392China, two painted cloths and Naga, one cloth with cowrie shells, Christie’s June 20, 1985
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      China, two painted cloths and Naga, one cloth with cowrie shells, Christie’s June 20, 1985 Herewith Indonesia, one brown cloth. (China cloth with ...

      Lot 3393

      Sumatra, Batak, wooden storage lidded boxwith curved handles and engraving. With black patina.,

      3393Sumatra, Batak, wooden storage lidded boxwith curved handles and engraving. With black patina.,
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      Sumatra, Batak, wooden storage lidded boxwith curved handles and engraving. With black patina., diam. 76 cm. [1]400 ...[more]

      Lot 3394

      Java, a collection of five Batik cloths., [5]150

      3394Java, a collection of five Batik cloths., [5]150
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      Java, a collection of five Batik cloths., [5]150 ...[more]

      Lot 3395

      Papua, Asmat, carved wooden substitute head and Boiken, wooden food dish;Herewith wooden object with

      3395Papua, Asmat, carved wooden substitute head and Boiken, wooden food dish;Herewith wooden object with
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Asmat, carved wooden substitute head and Boiken, wooden food dish;Herewith wooden object with carved Korwas figures and a wooden floater wi...

      Lot 3396

      Borneo, Iban, a collection of seven textiles. Four cloths, two jackets and one skirt, [7]350

      3396Borneo, Iban, a collection of seven textiles. Four cloths, two jackets and one skirt, [7]350
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      Borneo, Iban, a collection of seven textiles. Four cloths, two jackets and one skirt, [7]350 ...[more]

      Lot 3397

      A collection of twenty-three worn and damaged textiles from around the world, various provenances;

      3397A collection of twenty-three worn and damaged textiles from around the world, various provenances;
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      A collection of twenty-three worn and damaged textiles from around the world, various provenances; ex collection Nieuwenkamp, ex collection baron ...

      Lot 3398

      Thirteen various textiles. Sumatra, six tampan, one ex-collection baron Rolin. Mindanao, jacket.

      3398Thirteen various textiles. Sumatra, six tampan, one ex-collection baron Rolin. Mindanao, jacket.
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      Thirteen various textiles. Sumatra, six tampan, one ex-collection baron Rolin. Mindanao, jacket. Panama, Kuna, four embroidered clothsand two embr...

      Lot 3399

      PNG, Maprik, carved wooden male ancestral figure,surmounted by a stylized bird. With natural

      3399PNG, Maprik, carved wooden male ancestral figure,surmounted by a stylized bird. With natural
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Maprik, carved wooden male ancestral figure,surmounted by a stylized bird. With natural pigments in yellow, black, white and red. With label ...

      Lot 3400

      Java, bronzen Zodiac vessel, 15th century,with depiction in relief of Zodiac signs and

      3400Java, bronzen Zodiac vessel, 15th century,with depiction in relief of Zodiac signs and
      De Zwaan

      Java, bronzen Zodiac vessel, 15th century,with depiction in relief of Zodiac signs and anthropomorphic figures in two rows. , h. 12 and diam. 13 c...

      Lot 3401

      Indonesie, Borneo, collection of five metal-silver alloy belt dividers, ment for the higher caste.

      3401Indonesie, Borneo, collection of five metal-silver alloy belt dividers, ment for the higher caste.
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      Indonesie, Borneo, collection of five metal-silver alloy belt dividers, ment for the higher caste. With inlay stones, the one with snakes in relie...

      Lot 3402

      Papua Golf, spiritboard, gope,with carving of a stylized anthropomorphic figure. With collection

      3402Papua Golf, spiritboard, gope,with carving of a stylized anthropomorphic figure. With collection
      De Zwaan

      Papua Golf, spiritboard, gope,with carving of a stylized anthropomorphic figure. With collection sticker at the back; made by Waibu Omari, from th...

      Lot 3403

      PNG, Maprik, braided helm shaped yam mask., h. 33 cm. [1]200

      3403PNG, Maprik, braided helm shaped yam mask., h. 33 cm. [1]200
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      PNG, Maprik, braided helm shaped yam mask., h. 33 cm. [1]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3404

      PNG, Simbai, large war shieldwith an intricate asymmetrical carved pattern in high relief, collected

      3404PNG, Simbai, large war shieldwith an intricate asymmetrical carved pattern in high relief, collected
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      PNG, Simbai, large war shieldwith an intricate asymmetrical carved pattern in high relief, collected in situ by a Dutch water engineer, ca. 1970, ...

      Lot 3405

      PNG, Simba, small war shieldwith carved geometrical motifs and circular motifs in high relief and

      3405PNG, Simba, small war shieldwith carved geometrical motifs and circular motifs in high relief and
      De Zwaan

      PNG, Simba, small war shieldwith carved geometrical motifs and circular motifs in high relief and plant fiber strap. Collected in situ by a Dutch ...

      Lot 3406

      Papua, Citak, a slightly curved shield with rectangular, rhombic and conical patterns with red,

      3406Papua, Citak, a slightly curved shield with rectangular, rhombic and conical patterns with red,
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      Papua, Citak, a slightly curved shield with rectangular, rhombic and conical patterns with red, black and white pigments .Collected in situ by a m...

      Lot 3407

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield, carved with spiraling design in red, white and black pigments,at the

      3407Papua, Citak, wooden shield, carved with spiraling design in red, white and black pigments,at the
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield, carved with spiraling design in red, white and black pigments,at the back two painted lines in black. Collected in si...

      Lot 3408

      Papua, Citak, narrow shield, with curved patterns based on the imprints of sneakers. Information

      3408Papua, Citak, narrow shield, with curved patterns based on the imprints of sneakers. Information
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Citak, narrow shield, with curved patterns based on the imprints of sneakers. Information from collector.Collected in situ by a missionary ...

      Lot 3409

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield with clear and bright carved pattern in black, red and white pigments.

      3409Papua, Citak, wooden shield with clear and bright carved pattern in black, red and white pigments.
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      Papua, Citak, wooden shield with clear and bright carved pattern in black, red and white pigments.Collected in situ by a missionary living in the ...

      Lot 3410

      Papua, Citak, slightly curved shield with stylized bipane in ochre, black and white.Collected in

      3410Papua, Citak, slightly curved shield with stylized bipane in ochre, black and white.Collected in
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Citak, slightly curved shield with stylized bipane in ochre, black and white.Collected in situ by a missionary living in the area around Ti...

      Lot 3411

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield, bipane, rhombic and stylized bird patterns in red, black and white

      3411Papua, Citak, wooden shield, bipane, rhombic and stylized bird patterns in red, black and white
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      Papua, Citak, wooden shield, bipane, rhombic and stylized bird patterns in red, black and white and some outdoor green.Collected in situ by a miss...

      Lot 3412

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield with bipane and zigzag motifs in red, black and white.Collected in

      3412Papua, Citak, wooden shield with bipane and zigzag motifs in red, black and white.Collected in
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield with bipane and zigzag motifs in red, black and white.Collected in situ by a missionary living in the area around Tiau...

      Lot 3413

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield with intricate carved patterns of birds, bipane and rhombic shapes in

      3413Papua, Citak, wooden shield with intricate carved patterns of birds, bipane and rhombic shapes in
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Citak, wooden shield with intricate carved patterns of birds, bipane and rhombic shapes in red, white and black pigments with some colorfad...

      Lot 3414

      Papua, North Citak, Combai, Ndeiram, old stone carved shield with rhombic, bipane and snake patterns

      3414Papua, North Citak, Combai, Ndeiram, old stone carved shield with rhombic, bipane and snake patterns
      De Zwaan

      Papua, North Citak, Combai, Ndeiram, old stone carved shield with rhombic, bipane and snake patterns in red, black and white pigments. Some damage...

      Lot 3415

      Papua, Citak, three bamboo pipes.Collected in situ by a missionary living in the area around Tiau,

      3415Papua, Citak, three bamboo pipes.Collected in situ by a missionary living in the area around Tiau,
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Citak, three bamboo pipes.Collected in situ by a missionary living in the area around Tiau, Tijtak region, between 1982-1992, l. 35-37 cm. ...

      Lot 3416

      Papua, Citak, three wooden fish spears; one with amulets, one two- forked in red, black and white

      3416Papua, Citak, three wooden fish spears; one with amulets, one two- forked in red, black and white
      De Zwaan

      Papua, Citak, three wooden fish spears; one with amulets, one two- forked in red, black and white pigments. Herewith a bow and large collection of...

      Lot 3417

      PNG, a bow and a collection of nine, bamboo and wood fishing spears; two without spearpoints,

      3417PNG, a bow and a collection of nine, bamboo and wood fishing spears; two without spearpoints,
      De Zwaan

      PNG, a bow and a collection of nine, bamboo and wood fishing spears; two without spearpoints, bound together with hemp rope, h. 179 cm for the bow...

      Lot 3418

      PNG, large oval wooden panel in the style of Papua Golf gope., h. 218 cm. [1]200

      3418PNG, large oval wooden panel in the style of Papua Golf gope., h. 218 cm. [1]200
      De Zwaan

      PNG, large oval wooden panel in the style of Papua Golf gope., h. 218 cm. [1]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3419

      Indonesia, collection of five keris; two Bali keris with elaborate carved designs. , [5]250

      3419Indonesia, collection of five keris; two Bali keris with elaborate carved designs. , [5]250
      De Zwaan

      Indonesia, collection of five keris; two Bali keris with elaborate carved designs. , [5]250 ...[more]

      Lot 3420

      Indonesia, collection of eight keris., [1]400

      3420Indonesia, collection of eight keris., [1]400
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      Indonesia, collection of eight keris., [1]400 ...[more]

      Lot 3421

      Indonesia, a collection of various keris and keris parts., [ds]300

      3421Indonesia, a collection of various keris and keris parts., [ds]300
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      Indonesia, a collection of various keris and keris parts., [ds]300 ...[more]

      Lot 3422

      Indonesia, eight wooden keris handles and one sheath., [zk]200

      3422Indonesia, eight wooden keris handles and one sheath., [zk]200
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      Indonesia, eight wooden keris handles and one sheath., [zk]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3423

      Indonesia, Atjeh, one rentjong and Java, two metal keris, possibly Majapahit., [3]200

      3423Indonesia, Atjeh, one rentjong and Java, two metal keris, possibly Majapahit., [3]200
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      Indonesia, Atjeh, one rentjong and Java, two metal keris, possibly Majapahit., [3]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3424

      Indonesia, Bali, 18 crt golden ring with ruby., [1]300

      3424Indonesia, Bali, 18 crt golden ring with ruby., [1]300
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      Indonesia, Bali, 18 crt golden ring with ruby., [1]300 ...[more]

      Lot 3425

      Indonesia, silver jewelery with native sapphires., [6]300

      3425Indonesia, silver jewelery with native sapphires., [6]300
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      Indonesia, silver jewelery with native sapphires., [6]300 ...[more]

      Lot 3426

      Indonesia, various jewelery and a brooch in the form of a keris., [zkj]200

      3426Indonesia, various jewelery and a brooch in the form of a keris., [zkj]200
      De Zwaan

      Indonesia, various jewelery and a brooch in the form of a keris., [zkj]200 ...[more]

      Lot 3500

      Liberia, Toma, crest maskin the form of a stylized buffalo head with three pair of horns,

      3500Liberia, Toma, crest maskin the form of a stylized buffalo head with three pair of horns,
      De Zwaan

      Liberia, Toma, crest maskin the form of a stylized buffalo head with three pair of horns, elongated beak and a snake and weapon in high relief on ...

      Lot 3501

      Yoruba, kola nut wooden boxwith carved animals and two anthropomorphic figures in relief. With

      3501Yoruba, kola nut wooden boxwith carved animals and two anthropomorphic figures in relief. With
      De Zwaan

      Yoruba, kola nut wooden boxwith carved animals and two anthropomorphic figures in relief. With offering patina., diam. 42 cm. [1]300 ...[more]

      Lot 3502

      Idoma dance crestPrivate Berlin collection, h. 46 cm. [1]300

      3502Idoma dance crestPrivate Berlin collection, h. 46 cm. [1]300
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      Idoma dance crestPrivate Berlin collection, h. 46 cm. [1]300 ...[more]

      Lot 3503

      Dogon, small Kanaga mask.with a self made hanging structure at the back. Private Berlin collection.,

      3503Dogon, small Kanaga mask.with a self made hanging structure at the back. Private Berlin collection.,
      De Zwaan

      Dogon, small Kanaga mask.with a self made hanging structure at the back. Private Berlin collection., h. 81 cm. [1]500 ...[more]

      Lot 3504

      DRC., Luba, kakudji half figure and small amulet janus figure.Private Berlin collection, h. 19 and

      3504DRC., Luba, kakudji half figure and small amulet janus figure.Private Berlin collection, h. 19 and
      De Zwaan

      DRC., Luba, kakudji half figure and small amulet janus figure.Private Berlin collection, h. 19 and 16 cm. [2]400 ...[more]

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