Papua New Guinea house post guardian
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Description
Papua New Guinea house post guardian, Middle Sepik region, carved wood with traces of pigment, showing three faces, used to protect men's common house, approx. 47"h x 9.5"w x 5.5"d
Provenance: Arte Primitivo, 2014; James B. Byrnes Collection, Los Angeles, c. 1950s-1970s
Provenance: Arte Primitivo, 2014; James B. Byrnes Collection, Los Angeles, c. 1950s-1970s
Condition
Good/Fair, expansion crack on verso and across top, erosion to bottom edge, shows wear consistent with age and use **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Papua New Guinea house post guardian
Estimate $600 - $800
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