Lot 61
  • 61

PIERRE DE MASSUE DOLKE, AIRE BELA, VALLÉE DE MENDI, PROVINCE DES SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, PAPOUASIE-NOUVELLE-GUINÉE |

Estimate
100 - 200 EUR
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Description

  • long. 13 cm ; 5 1/8 in
Pierre de massue dolke, Aire Bela, Vallée de Mendi, Province des Southern Highlands, Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée

Provenance

Collection David Eastburn, acquis in situ ca. 1960
Collection Elizabeth Pryce, Sydney

Condition

Very good condition overall considering great age. Heavy wear to the club head in keeping with age. One of the protruding points broken off and another heavily worn. Good preservation of red/ orange pigment throughout. Small label bearing Elizabeth Pryce collection inv. no. EP-120 on underside of club head.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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