Ancestor representation

Reference : 4171

Ancestor representation

Carved wood
dimensions: Height: 21.5cm
Presumed period: 19th century
Admiralty Islands, Bismark Archipelago Provenance:
– Irwin & Marcia Hersey Collection. New York
– Sotheby’s New York. May 8, 1989 Lot 109
– Private collection.

Paris

More details

The elongated face, with a prognathic lower jaw ending in a small mouth, is surmounted by a domed headdress.
Engravings highlight the ornamentation of the arms, legs and torso.

Small statuettes from the Admiralty Islands are extremely rare on the market.
This model shows a beautiful patina due to prolonged handling.

Price: €7,500.

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