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Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New Guinea

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Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New Guinea

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DESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome male ancestor figure with arms at sides. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, Florida. Saul Putterman is an entrepreneur and founder of apparel and fashion manufacturing enterprises in New York, Florida, and Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Florence Putterman is a highly regarded artist who received her BS degree at New York University and her Masters of Fine Arts Degree at Penn State University. Originally from New York City, The Puttermans have made their home for over 50 years in Selinsgrove, PA, and winter in Sarasota, Florida. They are active humanitarians and philanthropists who collected fine modern and contemporary art and tribal art during their lives. MEASUREMENTS: 38" x 7-1/2". Overall with pedestal 66" x 10". CONDITION: Cracks and missing paint. Heavy crack upon left side of face.

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Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New Guinea

Name: Sepik River Male Ancestor Figure New Guinea
SKU: 43784172
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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