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An old natural-fibre hat from the Asmat people - Asmat...

An old natural-fibre hat from the Asmat people of southwestern New Guinea, Carefully worked from twisted plant fibres, it features an intricate openwork structure with raised geometric patterns. Areas of reddish pigment contrast with the brown fibres, highlighting the textured construction. Small suspended ornaments remain attached along the lower edge. The interlocking loops and tightly worked sections reveal the skill involved in shaping this distinctive piece of personal adornment. The hat shows wear, fraying and some loose fibres, with uneven preservation of the red colouring. These details are visible in the photograph and should be considered part of its condition. An interesting early field-collected example of Asmat fibre work, suitable for a collection of New Guinea adornment or Oceanic art. Will be packed with care We send worldwide ADRIAAN VAN DIS besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.
Estimate:$1.12
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$1.12
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