Ancient Tree Fern Votive Figure Malakula Vanuatu Oceania

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Object description :

"Ancient Tree Fern Votive Figure Malakula Vanuatu Oceania"

Rare and old representation of a small votive figure present in the Nassara (House of Men) during secret ceremonies.
Sculpted in the trunk of an overmodeled tree fern and painted with natural pigments.
Collected in the village of Hulmet
Big Nambas
Malakula Vanuatu

Sold with CITES convention Washington

Price: 3 200 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Other
Width: 19 cm
Height: 80 cm

Reference: 1173265