1955 Photogravure Feather War Charm Admiralty Islands Artifact Bird Amulet SCP2

This is an original 1955 black and white photogravure of a feathered war charm used by a tribe in the Admiralty Islands in the Bismarck Archipelago. The charm was hung around the neck during war parties, and were highly prized by the natives, based on the fact that the amulets were family heirlooms.

CONDITION

This 56+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Photogravure; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 12 inches; 22 x 30 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to offer a fascinating collection of original photogravures and color prints of the figurative ethnographic or tribal art of West and Central Africa; the islands of Oceania, including Indonesia and the Philippines; and the north-west coast of North America. These artifacts and sculpted objects were created by the indigenous peoples of the so-called "primitive" cultures of these regions. Using a variety of tools and materials such as hatchets, adzes, stone knives, shells, animal teeth or bones, wood, stone, bamboo, etc., these indigenous craftsmen created objects of remarkable artistic design and beauty. Since the majority of the "primitive" cultures in these regions were illiterate, such art forms and sculptures were the only surviving means of depicting chronology, governmental systems, gender representation, ceremonies or rituals, musical instruments, tools, religion, tradition and other historic information regarding the culture of the tribe.

Photography by Spreng, R..

Keywords specific to this image: archaeology, tribe, tribal

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