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Kneeling female figure "malagan" - Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago - New Ireland

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Kneeling female figure "malagan" - Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago - New Ireland

Item Details

Description

wood, lime, red ochre, black pigment, shell inlay, resinous mass, base

This figure has the physical features of a woman, but wears a feather headdress on her head, as is typical for men.
H: 80 cm, H: 31,5 inch

Provenance:
Ludwig Bretschneider, Munich, Germany
Munich Private Collection

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Kneeling female figure "malagan" - Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago - New Ireland

Name: Kneeling female figure \"malagan\" - Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago - New Ireland
SKU: 174170364
Price: 80000 EUR
Availability: InStock