Mathias Kauage (Papua New Guinea, 1944-2003) "Eruption of the Manam Volcano." 1997. Coastline with three palm trees and flowers surrounding an erupting volcano. Mixed media painting on paper, framed. Inscribed and signed. 35 1/2" x 25 3/4". From the collection of eminent cultural anthropologist Michael French Smith, Ph.D.
Provenance: From the collection of eminent cultural anthropologist Michael French Smith, Ph.D.

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