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Abelam Ancestor Head, Middle Sepik, Papau New Guinea

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Abelam Ancestor Head, Middle Sepik, Papau New Guinea

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Abelam ancestor head, Middle Sepik, Papau New Guinea. Surmounted by Hornbill bird, incised designs accented with various pigments. Size: 25'' x 5'' x 6'' (64 x 13 x 15 cm), 32'' x 7'' x 8'' (81 x 18 x 20 cm) with stand. Provenance: The Estate of Mary Bert Gutman, Pennsylvania.