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Large Ithyphallic Carved Wood Figure, PNG, Mid 20th C.

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Large Ithyphallic Carved Wood Figure, PNG, Mid 20th C.

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Large Ithyphallic Carved Wood Figure, PNG. Oceania, Papua New Guinea, c. mid 20th C. A frightening and fierce three-dimensional, near-life size, carved wood figure of a demon or other wicked spirit, seated, nude, with spread legs and erect phallus, his hands extended with fists clenched; his face with deepset eyes and an open mouth, long extended tongue and mouthful of sharp fangs; detailed scarification at his temples and forehead; and atop his head, two crouching demonic creatures devouring prey. Provenance: Artemis Gallery, Louisville, CO, April 9, 2020, Lot 147C; ex private collection, Los Angeles, CA. Size: 34'' x 20'' x 20'' (86 x 51 x 51 cm). Property from the Jim and Kit Horne Collection.

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Large Ithyphallic Carved Wood Figure, PNG, Mid 20th C.

Name: Large Ithyphallic Carved Wood Figure, PNG, Mid 20th C.
SKU: 124218238
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,600

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