Lot 2278

(6) Small Gopi spirit boards, Papua New Guinea

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(6) Small Gopi spirit boards, Papua New Guinea

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Description

(6) Small Gopi spirit boards, Papua New Guinea, 20th c., relief carved and pigmented wood, depicting imunu spirits, 28.5"l x 4.5w (largest), 15.75"l x 2.75"w (smallest)

Provenance: The Collection of Paul J. Smith: Arts Administrator, Curator, and Artist, NYC

Condition

Good/Fair, all with some wear to wood and pigment, some remnant label or tape residue to verso sides **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. 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. Remember, all sales are final. 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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(6) Small Gopi spirit boards, Papua New Guinea

Name: (6) Small Gopi spirit boards, Papua New Guinea
SKU: 171941609
Price: 475 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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