Lot of 2 Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Figures
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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, possibly Yuat River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A pair of sculptures depicting abstract nude male figures, their ectomorphic bodies - comprised of woven natural fibers as well as fiber wrapped reeds - also present fingers, toes, as well as phalluses. Their heads are characteristically oversized with bold features including: applied large eyes and a ridge running vertically between them made from plaited fibers, as well as broad noses - one adorned by a suspended nose ring, the other with wooden projections protruding symmetrically to the sides of the face. Natural pigments of red and cream hues adorn the figures as well. Size: 67" H (170.2 cm) and 56" H (142.2 cm)
Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985
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#150665
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, possibly Yuat River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A pair of sculptures depicting abstract nude male figures, their ectomorphic bodies - comprised of woven natural fibers as well as fiber wrapped reeds - also present fingers, toes, as well as phalluses. Their heads are characteristically oversized with bold features including: applied large eyes and a ridge running vertically between them made from plaited fibers, as well as broad noses - one adorned by a suspended nose ring, the other with wooden projections protruding symmetrically to the sides of the face. Natural pigments of red and cream hues adorn the figures as well. Size: 67" H (170.2 cm) and 56" H (142.2 cm)
Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985
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.
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#150665
Condition
Both show some losses to digits, areas of loosened and lost fibers, some fading to pigmentation, and general wear from age and use.
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Lot of 2 Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Fiber Figures
Estimate $500 - $800
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