Lot 34: An Anthropomorphic Asmat head-hunter's trumpet

People: Coastal Asmat
Irian Jaya
H: 22 1/2"
Of characteristic form, the bamboo trumpet with classical Asmat designs in high relief above a pair of stylized legs. Fine patina. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Field collected by Koos Knol. Thence to a private NY collection.

Price Realized: $325

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