NEW GUINEA PAPUAN GULF BIOMA FIGURE

Origin: South Coast New Guinea, Papuan Gulf, Likely Era River    (Provenance: Field collected by George Craig in the 1960's)

Period/Date: Circa 1930-1940

Materials:  Wood, natural pigments (ocher, lime)

Description:  This elongated surrealistic "bioma" ancestor figure has a pendant phallus.  It retains most of its bold lime and reddish-pink ocher pigments.  There is a pierced hole in the top of the head.  It shows long traditional use with minor losses and abrasions as might be expected on a piece of this age.  Figures of this quality and vintage are getting very hard to find.

Dimensions:   Height 38.5"  (98 cm), Width 7.5"  (19 cm)

Price:   $4400   (A custom display stand may be ordered for an additional fee) Currency Conversion      FREE SHIPPING With (Buy Now) Feature!