RON BROWNSON ESTATE AUCTION 1 Tuesday, 4 November 2025 / 10:00 am start

PNG Sepik River ceremonial flute, decorated bamboo with feather & woven discs, L.860mm


Lot Details

Provenance: From the collection of the late Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki curator - Ron Brownson (1952-2023). Purchased: Mossgreen-Webb's 28 September 2017

PNG Sepik River ceremonial flute, decorated bamboo with feather & woven discs, L.860mm Image 1++
PNG Sepik River ceremonial flute, decorated bamboo with feather & woven discs, L.860mm Image 1++
PNG Sepik River ceremonial flute, decorated bamboo with feather & woven discs, L.860mm Image 1++
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