Lot no. 33
DANI, Wamena Valley, Irian Jaya, Indonesia.
Assemblage of plant fibre and orchid, dark green stone.
An "I" currency used for marriage compensation. Larger, they could also be offered symbolically as compensation for the loss of a valiant warrior during conflicts.
Height: 34.5 cm
Provenance: Collection of a couple of collectors, Blois.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
African, American and Oceanic Art
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