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Janus finial from ritual ladle, 19th century
Wood
10.2 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm (4.19 x 2 x 1.5 in.)
The Marcia and John Friede Collection, a Promised Gift to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco L05.1.301

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Artist Biography: (none) PROVENANCE: "André Breton and Paul Eluard Collection, Paris; Josef Herman Collection, London." (Catalog #376, New Guinea Art: Masterpieces from the Jolika Collection of Marcia and John Friede, 2005, Volume 2, p. 146.) PUBLICATIONS: 2005 - "This finial was probably the top of a ceremonial taro ladle. Although tiny, it illustrates the dynamics of Astrolabe/Tami sculptures. The headdress is decorated with two selam snakes. For ladle information, see pl. 369." (Catalog #376, New Guinea Art: Masterpieces from the Jolika Collection of Marcia and John Friede, 2005, Volume 2, p. 146.) 1931 - Breton-Eluard auction, Drouot, Paris, July 2-3, 1931, lot 54, pl. xi.

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