20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Hornbill Carving
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, mid-20th century CE. A delightful carving of a large-beaked bird - probably a hornbill - standing atop an integrated platform. The bird's feet perch forward, its eyes bulging and beak downcurved to almost touch the chest. A ridged crest is carved up the bird's back. Yellow, white, and grey pigment make this piece bright. Size: 9.5" W x 18.25" H (24.1 cm x 46.4 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#141560
Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, mid-20th century CE. A delightful carving of a large-beaked bird - probably a hornbill - standing atop an integrated platform. The bird's feet perch forward, its eyes bulging and beak downcurved to almost touch the chest. A ridged crest is carved up the bird's back. Yellow, white, and grey pigment make this piece bright. Size: 9.5" W x 18.25" H (24.1 cm x 46.4 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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.
#141560
Condition
Weathered surface with some small chips and nicks commensurate with age and a few cracks. Nice remaining pigment as shown.
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20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Hornbill Carving
Estimate $300 - $450
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