Standing male figure ·  Papua New Guinea - Massim · ID: 3051833

Description

wood, lime, missing part, base

The cultural area of the Massim encompasses the Milne Bay at the southeastern tip of Papua New Guinea and several offshore island groups, including the Trobriand Islands, the d’Entrecasteaux Islands, and the Marshall Bennett Islands.

The Massim are known for their beautifully incised decorations, which are accentuated by the application of white pigment.

The object Standing male figure with the object ID 3051833 was part of the auction Auction 104 on April 12, 2025. The object with the lot number 147 achieved a sales price of EUR 980 with an asking price of EUR 800.

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