20th C. Papua New Guinea Iatmul Wood Female Figure
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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, Iatmul peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wonderful, hand-carved wood figure of a female seated on a stool. Placing both hands on her bulbous - perhaps pregnant - belly, the fascinating figure gazes forward from deep-set eyes above a wide nose, and a large, closed mouth. Her long arms fall from sloped shoulders and bend at the elbows as her feet rest on the ground. Raised, annular nipples protrude from her chest, just above an incised navel. Her intricate coiffure falls down her back, boasting the ornate carving of a zoomorphic creature. Size: 4.5" W x 14.8" H (11.4 cm x 37.6 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
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#167948
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167948
Condition
Loss to right side of base. Chipping to top of head. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with rich patina.
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20th C. Papua New Guinea Iatmul Wood Female Figure
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