Papuan, Ancestor head

Description

Papuan
Ancestor head

New Guinea, 20th century
carved and painted wood
21.25 h x 5 w x 6 d in (54 x 13 x 15 cm)

Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Wood shows age splits and cracks that remain in stable condition.

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Papuan, Ancestor head

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