Large 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Figural Carving
Similar Sale History
View More Items in Tribal & Native American ArtifactsRelated Tribal & Native American Artifacts
More Items in Tribal & Native American Artifacts
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
**Originally Listed At $600**
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid 20th century CE. A handsome wood figural carving featuring many of the classic forms of Papuan carving - a woman at the center, with crocodiles above and below, flanked by tall standing birds. Cowrie shells (some now lost) form the eyes. Size: 13.75" W x 65.5" H (34.9 cm x 166.4 cm)
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
#145854
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid 20th century CE. A handsome wood figural carving featuring many of the classic forms of Papuan carving - a woman at the center, with crocodiles above and below, flanked by tall standing birds. Cowrie shells (some now lost) form the eyes. Size: 13.75" W x 65.5" H (34.9 cm x 166.4 cm)
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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.
#145854
Condition
Weathered surface commensurate with age, with small chips, nicks and scratches. Light deposits, especially in lower profile areas. Three cowrie shells are lost.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
Large 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Figural Carving
Estimate $500 - $750
5 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, usOffers In-House Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
TOP