Male ancestor figure ·  Papua New Guinea - Ramu River · ID: 3032166

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, nose with pierced septum, curved ornaments backside, slightly dam., minor missing parts, on base;
just like the skulls such ancestor figures encorporate the deceased, his shadowy soul. The head as abode of the vital force is disproportionately emphasized.

The object Male ancestor figure with the object ID 3032166 was part of the auction 68th tribal art auction on March 3, 2012. The object with the lot number 62 achieved a sales price of EUR 4,000 with an asking price of EUR 500.

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