Early 20th Century Headdress Sepik River Papua New Guinea Framed Provenance

Museum Quality Early 20th Century Feather Headdress Sepik River Papua New Guinea Acrylic Framed Provenance

This is a rare and valuable Museum quality Papua New Guinea Feather headdress from 1900-1925. It is made of a single of feeathers and natural fibers. It is beautifully and professhionally framed with linen backing and a thick acrylic frame. 

It is part of two feather headdresses that I purchased from the estate of Nancy Silbary, who had a very important Oceanic/Polynesian collection. I sold several other items from this collection at Bonham's. I have included a photo at the end that shows both feather headdresses, the other is listed separately, and is not part of this listing.

Provenance:  Nancy Sibray Collection in Somis, California, which adds to its authenticity and historical significance. She had a huge museum quality Oceanic collection, most of which have sold at major auction houses and to various museums.

Condition: Excellent Condition, wonderful color.  Mounted in museum-quality acrylic frame. Please see photos

Measurements of acrylic cases: 18 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 3 1/8 inches;  headdress: 26 x 14 x 1 inches

Weight: 10 lbs

PRICE: $675.00

Shipping: Shipping Cost in the US is $153.99. Ebay Global Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer.

 

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