Similar Sale History
View More Items in Sculptures & CarvingsItem Details
Description
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden object of triangular form that rises up to a point with surfaces decorated in deeply incised curvilinear motifs. This object was perhaps a ritual implement or part of a large headdress. Size: 3.4" L x 2.8" W x 18.7" H (8.6 cm x 7.1 cm x 47.5 cm); 20.5" H (52.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired in September 2023
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184920
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired in September 2023
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184920
Condition
Minor nicks and abrasions, with slight chipping along bottom periphery, and fading to pigment, otherwise in great condition. Nice patina. Previous inventory label on verso.
Buyer's Premium
- 27.5%
Tall 19th C. Papua New Guinea Carving, Ritual Implement
$1,500.00
$2,000
3 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, USOffers In-House Shipping
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
TOP