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Tribal Gatherings presents our Sale of Antique, Vintage and Contemporary African and Oceanic /Melanesian Ethnographic Arts. A Selection of African masks & Sculptures, Asian & Oceanic Works of Art, Musical Instruments, Weapons and More from around the world. All Lots start at only $50.00 with No hidden reserve.
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LOT 28:
A Irawaki Figure from The Papuan Gulf
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$800 - $1,500
Buyer's Premium: 22%
sales tax: 7%
On commission only
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A Irawaki Figure from The Papuan Gulf
A Carved wooden idol of Irawaki with arms raised to the heavens, carved and painted in traditional style and motifs, adorned with a grass skirt. irawaki. Kaia`imunu is the soothsayer for every major decision, whether it be for hunting pigs or crocodiles, or for fighting enemies. When the Urama people call on this spirit at the beginning of an expedition, they expect the canoe to be rocked by the kaia'imunu spirit residing in irawaki as a sign of encouragement. It is said that this spirit must also make the fish jump away from the canoe rather than towards it, otherwise the trip is cancelled. The sculpture measures on a custom display stand. Provenance: Collected 1980 or prior, from a Private New York Collection. 45.5 inches tall on its custom base.
Condition: Good, fair, one arm professionally re-attached.
