Bougainville Island, North Solomons

A fine Bougainville staff. The front with a large and beautiful naturalistic figure seemingly floating before the stem. The figure with a classic elongated domed head and great attention to the facial details, the arms and legs carved through, making the figure seem a completely different entity all to itself. Linear carved motif around the neck and waist, above the elbows and below the knees representative of either tattoo’s or perhaps jewellery. All over deep glossy patina; in perfect condition. Late 19th Century; custom mounted.

Staff Height: 100 cm or 39.5 inches
Figure Height: 32 cm or 12.5 inches

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