Nguzu nguzu. A pirogue bow representing a seated bust-like - Lot 13

Lot 13
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Résultat : 27 000EUR
Nguzu nguzu. A pirogue bow representing a seated bust-like - Lot 13
Nguzu nguzu. A pirogue bow representing a seated bust-like figure with hands clasped under the chin in an offering position. These bows were placed at the front of the pirogue, level with the waterline. They incorporated a spirit to ward off the storm demon. Blackened wood, mother-of-pearl, parinarium nut paste, eyes inlaid with obsidian fragments. Height: 14.5 cm. Base signed by Kichizô Inagaki. Solomon Islands. 19th century. Purchased from Galerie Carrefour, Suzanne vérité on March 22, 1944 for 5,000 Fr. A copy of the letter with Pierre Vérité's drawing of the piece and its description: avant de pirogue iles Salomon bois orné de nacre pièce ancienne et rare beau style, will be given to the buyer.
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