Zemanek-Münster

Spear thrower ·  Papua New Guinea - Sepik · ID: 3034624

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Provenance
Peter Kohler, Ascona, Switzerland
Patrik Fröhlich, Zurich, Switzerland
Size
L: 89 cm
L: 35.0 inch

Description

tube-shaped bamboo shaft with abutment, wooden figure (hornbill) fixed by rattan, slightly dam., cracks, paint rubbed off, socle;
a spear thrower is used to enhance the power, thrust and accuracy of the warrior’s arm. The guide is carved as a hornbill.


The object Spear thrower with the object ID 3034624 was last part of the auction 72nd tribal art auction at March 9, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 29.

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