Prehistoric anthropomorphic torso
Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, Okvik
Vendu
1 800 €
Taille
H: 9 cm
H: 3.5 inch
Description
fossilized bone, dark brown patina, arms close to the body, incised v-shaped scarification marks on the breast, base;
Okvik sculpture (200 BC - 100 AD) is highly stylized. Figures are commonly reduced to an elongated head on a block-like body, most often with little or no indication of limbs.