Lower Sepik River PNG Ancestor Figure
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Description
Standing on a pedestal, with a long nose or beak extending into the stomach and hands at its sides. Wearing an ornate headdress depicting an animal / fish and a bird. Compositional substance protrusion (original) at the brow with a number of small holes that show the remnants of feathers. Well-developed patina and some encrustation. Mounted on a black-painted wood base.
HEIGHT (with base): 17 1/4" (44 cm)
HEIGHT (figure only): 14 1/4" (36 cm)
PROVENANCE: Purchased from the collection of Richard Ravenal, NYC by the present consignor.
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