A scepter from the Buka Strait in the Solomon Islands. It is topped with the double head of chiefs with eyes made of shell, while a snake encircles the shaft.
The handle is covered with a fine braiding of yellow orchid fibres.
For a similar one, see Bonham's Nov 12, 2014 lot 207 (bonhams.com/auctions/21802/lot/207/)
Height : 96 cm. On a custom steel stand
Provenance : Guy Earl-Smith

A scepter from the Buka Strait in the Solomon Islands. It is topped with the double head of chiefs with eyes made of shell, while a snake encircles the shaft.
The handle is covered with a fine braiding of yellow orchid fibres.
For a similar one, see Bonham's Nov 12, 2014 lot 207 (bonhams.com/auctions/21802/lot/207/)
Height : 96 cm. On a custom steel stand
Provenance : Guy Earl-Smith

Grup etnic/ cultură
Buka
Țara de proveniență
Insulele Solomon
Perioada Estimată
mijlocul secolului al XX-lea
Sold with stand
Da
Stare
Stare bună
Titlul operei de artă
Un sceptru Buka cu impletituri din fibre de orhidee
Înălțime
96 cm
Proveniență
Casă de licitații