Papua New Guinea Carved Figure and Drum

Figure depicting a female form including braided hair, squatting in a frog-like position resting on two snakes, having intricately carved and painted details throughout, wearing a grass skirt and necklaces made from sea shells and sea urchin spines, also including numerous inlaid cowrie shells; and drum carved from a single piece of wood including integrated handle and having intricately carved tribal motifs throughout including inlaid cowrie shells and skin made from reptile hide secured to the drum with cloth and reeds

Property from: a Chicago, Illinois (Streeterville) collector

Height: 32 inches, Diameter: 9 inches (drum)

Condition: Very Good, minor wear throughout; reed lashing on drum beginning to unravel slightly but skin still taut and secure

Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic

Estimated Sale Time: 12:28 pm CST

Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly.

Sales Tax: Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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Very Good, minor wear throughout; reed lashing on drum beginning to unravel slightly but skin still taut and secure

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