Ethnographic Arts, Artifacts & Textiles

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October 01, 2026 at 2:00 pm ET

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LOT 27

Lot 27

Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
Lot 27 Details
Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

carved wood with applied natural pigments, shell and natural hair decoration
41.5 x 10.5 x 11.5 in — 105.4 x 26.7 x 29.2 cm

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Iatmul Orator's Stool, Yensingmungwa, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
Provenance:

Gallery Primitive, Cairns, Australia

CONDITION DETAILS

Some loss of pigment and hair, dry cracks, scuffs and abrasions.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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