Massim Peoples, figural offering bowl
19th/20th c., Trobriand Islands, New Guinea, openwork carved wood with white pigmented etched decoration, modeled as a figure seated on a standing figure, 17"h x 7"dia
Condition: Good/Fair, wood split from bowl into figure and on base, areas of rubbing and discoloration to patina **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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19th/20th c., Trobriand Islands, New Guinea, openwork carved wood with white pigmented etched decoration, modeled as a figure seated on a standing figure, 17"h x 7"dia
Condition: Good/Fair, wood split from bowl into figure and on base, areas of rubbing and discoloration to patina **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.