An Abelam carved and painted wood figure Papua New Guinea 178cm high overall

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An Abelam carved and painted wood figure Papua New Guinea Of nggwalndu form, the figure surmounted by twin oval masks and a stylised birds head, on rectangular stained wood shallow plinth base, 178cm high overall This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (The Packengers, Unit 9, Abbey Mead Industrial Park, Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1HU, England, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue and/or after-sale information, sent out to all buyers post-sale. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 10 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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An Abelam carved and painted wood figure Papua New Guinea 178cm high overall

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Estimate £1,000-£1,500

Feb 17, 2026, 6:11 AM EST

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