Lot 0098D

20th C. PNG Wood Ancestor Figure, ex-Arnovick

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20th C. PNG Wood Ancestor Figure, ex-Arnovick

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Description

Papua New Guinea, ca. 1st half of the 20th century. Very amusing wooden ancestor figure from the Middle Sepik River region. Tall, thin wooden figure of nude male leaning slightly to his left, hands hanging below his genitalia, he wears a feathered headdress with shell eyes and very long extended tongue. Remains of original pigmentation. Size: 17.75" H (45.1 cm)

Provenance: Ex Peter Arnovick Collection, Los Altos CA

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Minor wear and losses as shown else quite excellent

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20th C. PNG Wood Ancestor Figure, ex-Arnovick

Name: 20th C. PNG Wood Ancestor Figure, ex-Arnovick
SKU: 44063455
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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