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9 Nov 2011 11:00 EST
New York
African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art
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Batak Charm of a Standing Figure, Sumatra Island
height 5in (13cm)
pagar
, the figure holding the tail of a lizard hanging on his back; dark brown patina.
The small opening in the front torso is to hold magical substance
puk-puk
, used to animate the charm.
Estimate:
US$ 1,500 - 2,000
1,200 - 1,600
£990 - 1,300
Category:
Ethnographic Art
/
African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
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