Late 19th C. PNG Carved Wood Figural Panel
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Papua New Guinea, probably Astrolobe Bay or Lower Ramu River / Sepik River, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, a marker depicting a female head and torso, her elegant head of a dramatic ovoid form presenting a steadfast visage comprised of deep-set eyes, naturalistic nose and ears, and a gentle smile - her hair in a wonderful updo style - all above an angular torso with perforations through the shoulders for attachment. Size: 7" W x 15.375" H (17.8 cm x 39.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970
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#126026
Papua New Guinea, probably Astrolobe Bay or Lower Ramu River / Sepik River, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Hand carved from a single piece of wood, a marker depicting a female head and torso, her elegant head of a dramatic ovoid form presenting a steadfast visage comprised of deep-set eyes, naturalistic nose and ears, and a gentle smile - her hair in a wonderful updo style - all above an angular torso with perforations through the shoulders for attachment. Size: 7" W x 15.375" H (17.8 cm x 39.1 cm)
Provenance: ex-Adeon Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, acquired prior to 1970
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126026
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Expected age cracks and surface wear. Minor losses to lower end. Traces of sky blue pigment on left eye.
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Late 19th C. PNG Carved Wood Figural Panel
Estimate $400 - $600
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