Maprik area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A charming little Abelam female ancestor figure. This figure has wonderful simplistic form, with a cute face, and notably are the carved pectoral and head ornament. There are traces of resin on the head which may have held attachments at some stage. Weathered and encrusted with evident insect depredation which is definitely now stable. Mounted on a custom stand. Early to mid 20th Century.

Height: 41 cm or 16 inches.

Price: $1750.00 AUD