Early Bioma Figure Papua New Guinea
Bioma figure, Yupno Valley, Morobe Region, Papua New Guinea, ca. 19th-early 20th c. With an inscription in the Yupno language reading "Vatave Kimori” along the reverse of the figure. The figure is decorated with natural pigments and is beautifully carved.
Collector Notes:
Collected by a Minnesota family in Papua New Guinea in the 1950s. The family donated portions of their collection to the Minneapolis Institute of Art during Evan Mauer's tenure as director.
Keywords: Gulf Golf Dimensions: Height: 53 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.
SKU: 02029
Condition Report: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
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Bioma figure, Yupno Valley, Morobe Region, Papua New Guinea, ca. 19th-early 20th c. With an inscription in the Yupno language reading "Vatave Kimori” along the reverse of the figure. The figure is decorated with natural pigments and is beautifully carved.
Collector Notes:
Collected by a Minnesota family in Papua New Guinea in the 1950s. The family donated portions of their collection to the Minneapolis Institute of Art during Evan Mauer's tenure as director.
Keywords: Gulf Golf Dimensions: Height: 53 in x width: 9 1/2 in x depth: 1 1/4 in.
SKU: 02029
Condition Report: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
