Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #389

Ethnographic Carved Wood and Bamboo Object Assortment

(7) items including folk art style canes with a cane marked “IOOF”, Sepik River bamboo flute having feather adornments, walking staff, ceremonial scepter and portion of architectural component having mythical creature and figural motif

Estimate: $100 - $200

Hammer Price: $50

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 52 inches, Diameter: 2 1/4 inches (longest)

Condition: Good to Fair, overall light to moderate wear consistent with material and normal use; age cracks to wood and bamboo items; items may be missing components; light to moderate surface wear throughout including losses to carved adornments and painted areas; occasional chips, scuffs and scratches throughout; dirt / debris accumulation

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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