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Micronesia

Coconut scraper. Early of the 20th century

Wood (presumably Callophylum), even dark brown patina. 34,9 × 57,6 × 30,9 cm (13 ¾ × 22 ⅝ × 12 ⅛ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Micronesia. Coconut scraper. Early of the 20th century.

Estimate:

EUR 3,000

 

- 5,000

USD 3,530

 

- 5,890

Sold for:

3,750 EUR (incl. premium)

Autumn Auctions 2017

ORANGERIE Selected Objects, Thursday, 30.11.2017

Information

Wood (presumably Callophylum), even dark brown patina. 34,9 × 57,6 × 30,9 cm (13 ¾ × 22 ⅝ × 12 ⅛ in.).

Private collection, Switzerland (acquired in the 1980s directly on Kapingamaringi)

Burkhard Fenner: Oceanian Aesthetics. Symbols of Power and Dignity – Südsee-Aesthetik. Zeichen von Macht und Würde (Hubert Goote Gallery in collaboration with the Etpison Museum, Koror, Palau). exh. cat., Zug, 2000, ill. without p. / Südsee-Oasen. Leben und Überleben im Westpazifik. exh. cat., Stuttgart, 2009, p. 32, ill. 13