"Early Art Wood Sculpture Sepik Papua 20th"
Early, ethnic, tribal art Combining anthropomorphic and zoomorphic characters, this statuette acted as a protective charm
Region of the mouth of the Sepik or the Ramu River, Papua New Guinea
Sculpture of a mythological spirit, standing, the feet merging into one single volume
Characteristic shape of the nose ending in a bird's beak connected towards the navel, a sign of masculine strength
Conical headdress covered with clan motifs with angular lines
Hard wood, old patina of use
Period: 20th Century
Dimensions: 45 x 7.5 cm
From the personal collection of a former colonial administrator, acquired during the 1950s, of authentic origin
Good condition
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