Lower Sepik River Figure, Male Ancestor Figure

Kandimbong male ancestor figure with stacked headdress, standing on pedestal, Murik oval spiral designs on shoulder blades and initiation rite design on chest. Beautiful dark patina. Broken nose.

Somewhat similar figure gifted by Louis Pierre Ledoux to the American Museum of Natural History - Division of Anthropology (80/8875)

Locale: Murik Lakes, Lower Sepik River
Country: Papua New Guinea
Date: 1936 or earlier
Material: Wood
Dimensions: H 9" / 23 cm
Technique: Carved

Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection

Similar item:
Bonham's 2019
https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25484/lot/24/?category=list

American Museum of Natural History - Division of Anthropology (80/8875)
https://anthro.amnh.org/anthropology/databases/common/image_dup.cfm?catno=80%2E0%2F%208875