Monumental Slit Drum Ambrym Vanuatu Oceania Primitive Art
Sculpted by Fredy Bolé, adopted son of the great chief Etul d'Ambrym. Sculpted of a first figure in transformation from animal to human with both arms holding two pig's teeth in his hands, given an additional rank and adorned with a kneeling protector figure. Only sculptors of very high rank have the right to sculpt these representations of chiefdom.
Height: approx. 5 m Circumference: 160 cm Weight: approx. 200 kg
Height: approx. 5 m Circumference: 160 cm Weight: approx. 200 kg
16 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Height: 5 m
Reference (ID): 876930
Availability: In stock
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