Lot 66: A rare Dani or Lani spirit board

A rare Dani or Lani spirit board, Dani or Lani peoples; Irian Jaya

The simple board with engraved geometric designs, in zigzags and concentric linear motifs in red, black and white; deeply carved and with a raw back. A powerful carving and quite graphic and bold. H. 41 1/2"

Comments:
Property of a New England Private collector

Provenance:
Field collected by Todd Barlin in the Irian Jayan Highlands, C. 1980's.

Price Realized: $325

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