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Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New Guinea

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Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New Guinea

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DESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome female ancestor figure wearing cloth loincloth with heart shaped face and hook nose. 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: 31-1/2" x 7". Overall with pedestal 62" x 12". CONDITION: Cracks and missing paint consistent with age.

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Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New Guinea

Name: Sepik River Female Ancestor Figure New Guinea
SKU: 43784205
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

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