"Doorframe, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Pacific Art, Abelam Sculpture"
Very beautiful ceremonial hut doorframe collected in the Maprik area (Abelam ethnic group) in Papua New Guinea. Hard wood sculpture showing a face typical of this region topped with a monumental headdress featuring hornbill bird heads. Body engraved with scroll designs evoking totemic plants and animals. Wood and traces of natural pigments. Imposing piece mounted on a base. Approx. 196 x 29 cm / €3500 base included. Free shipping for France / EU €100 / USA €500.