Standing male ancestral spirit figure, Papua New Guinea, Abelam, Size: H: 63 cm (H: 24.8 inch), ID: 3044011

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Lot 19

89th Tribal Art Auction

Standing male ancestral spirit figure · Papua New Guinea, Abelam · ID: 3044011

sold EUR 2,600

Provenance

Jan Vlug, Deventer, The Netherlands

Size

H: 63 cm

H: 24.8 inch

Description

wood, base

The large hornbill head is a clan emblem and symbol for headhunting.

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