Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Lower Ramu River region, ca. mid 20th century CE. A tall standing zoomorphic figure, hand-carved from hardwood, with a characteristically abstract presentation. This anthropomorphic figure, known as a "kandimboang," has typical anthropomorphic features - such as delineated legs, sinuous arms, a leather loincloth, and wide hips - which are emphasized by striking avian features like narrow ovoid eyes, feathered ornamentation, and an enormous curved beak. A tuft of wispy feathers plumes from atop the figure's head, and dark-brown coloration gives the figure the character and charm consistent with tribal Papua New Guinea. Custom wooden display stand included. Size (figure): 12" H (30.5 cm); size (figure with feathers): 18" H (45.7 cm); 13.75" H (34.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired over the last twenty years

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Age-commensurate surface wear and abrasions, small nicks to feet, arms, hips, and face, with light discoloration and fading to pigmentation. Light earthen deposits throughout.