ASMAT STATUE, WEST PAPUA Wood H. 88 cm Ancient... - Lot 11 - Giquello

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ASMAT STATUE, WEST PAPUA Wood H. 88 cm Ancient... - Lot 11 - Giquello
ASMAT STATUE, WEST PAPUA Wood H. 88 cm Ancient statue carved in hardwood, representing a standing figure, arms falling away from the body, legs subtly bent, sex powerfully represented, hands and feet digitized. On the arms and legs, undulating forms are hollowed out that were once enhanced with white clay and of which traces still remain. The head has a large jaw and tapers towards the forehead. The open mouth lets the tongue protrude. The nose is pierced at the medial cartilage. The ears are finely represented. Beautiful brown patina with numerous traces of white clay in the hollows. On the back an old label indicates: Voorouderbeeid Asmat Plaats van herkomst. Pirijen. Snyder: Amsakomen. Verw.: April 1973
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