What: Embodiments of Power and Prestige - Exceptional Tribal Arms, Armor, and Textiles from a Private European CollectionWhere: Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90046When: May 22, 1:00 PM PDTTop Lots of the Sale:- "Akatara" - Carved from the heart (taiki) of ironwood (toa) tree (Casuarina equisetifolia). Measured at length 105 5/8in (268cm). Estimated Price: US$ 80,000 - 120,000- "Nañaka" - Extremely Fine Mantle, Toropalca, Bolivia, 19th century - Wool (alpaca and/or sheep), natural violet and dark-purple dyes. Measured at 59 by 43in (150 by 109cm). Estimated Price: US$ 50,000 - 90,000- "Nañaka" - Extremely Fine Mantle, Toropalca, Bolivia, 19th century - Wool (alpaca and/or sheep), natural blue, purple and brown dyes. Measured at 62 1/2 by 49 1/2in (159 by 126cm). Estimated Price: US$ 50,000 - 90,000- "Ndome" - Superb Kikuyu Dance Shield, Murang'a, Kenya; wood, organic pigments. Measured at height 21 11/16in (55cm) Estimated Price: US$ 40,000 - 80,000- "Fine and Rare Angu/Kukukuku Disc-Headed Club" - Kapau River, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea; wood, stone, fiber, sennit. Measured at length 30in (76cm). Estimated Price: US$ 35,000 - 70,000- "Kanta" - Exceptional Shield - Northwest Region Gulf of Tomini or Kulawi, South Sulawesi; Wood, shell, basketry, goat hair. Measured at height 43 5/16in (110cm) Estimated Price: US$ 30,000 - 60,000- "Baukiaga" - Extremely Fine Club, Rennell or Ballona Island; wood, fiber. Measured at length 16 3/4in (42.5cm). Estimated Price: US$ 30,000 - 50,000- "Bulibuli" - Fine and Rare Club, Fiji Islands; wood. Measured at length 46 1/2in (118cm). Estimated Price: US$ 30,000 - 50,000- "Kain lawon" - Fine Ceremonial Scarf, Palembang Region, South Sumatra; red and green silk, Tritik technique. Measured at 78 by 32in (198.1 by 811.3cm) Estimated Price: US$ 30,000 - 50,000- "Kain lawon" - Fine Ceremonial Scarf, Palembang Region, South Sumatra; eggplant-colored, dark pink and pale yellow silk, Tritik technique. Measured at 68 1/2 by 26 1/2in (174 by 67.5cm). Estimated Price: US$ 30,000 - 50,000- "Kain lawon" - Fine Ceremonial Scarf, Palembang Region, South Sumatra; silk of magenta, violet and green colors, Tritik technique. Measured at 70 1/2 by 28 1/2in (179 by 72.4cm). Estimated Price: US$ 30,000 - 50,000- "Kain lawon" - Fine Ceremonial Scarf, Palembang Region, South Sumatra; dark red and green silk, Tritik technique. Measured at 86 by 34in (218.5 by 86.4cm) Estimated Price: US$ 30,000 - 50,000For details, visit: http://www.bonhams.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.https://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin
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