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19th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Ancestor Figure

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Description

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River Basin, Iryan Jaya region, ca. 19th century CE. A rare ancestor figure that is impressively carved from a single piece of wood. The stylized human face below features broad nostrils and piercing gaze while the tall central crest is adorned with dozens of drilled holes. Areas of yellow and red pigment further embellish this intriguing artifact. Ancestral figures like this were used to guard houses that contained the skulls of important warriors or deceased relatives. Size: 3.875" L x 2.6" W x 13.3" H (9.8 cm x 6.6 cm x 33.8 cm); 17" H (43.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired in September 2023

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Condition

Small losses to top of head and upper periphery, with fading and abrasions to pigment, and scattered insect casing across obverse, otherwise in great condition. Nice preservation to elaborate form and most pigment. Previous inventory label on verso.