Oceanic Large Carved Wood Figural Group Sculpture
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, large hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a family of three figures, one adult male wearing a shell necklace with crescent-form mother-of-pearl pendant, one woman wearing a hand-woven polychrome cross-body bag, and one girl, the female figures wearing grass skirts, all with black painted coiffures and inset cowrie shell eyes. 45.5" H x 21" W x 17" D. Provenance: Property from a Kings Point, NY collection.
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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, large hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a family of three figures, one adult male wearing a shell necklace with crescent-form mother-of-pearl pendant, one woman wearing a hand-woven polychrome cross-body bag, and one girl, the female figures wearing grass skirts, all with black painted coiffures and inset cowrie shell eyes. 45.5" H x 21" W x 17" D. Provenance: Property from a Kings Point, NY collection.
Condition Report: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Auctions at Showplace will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Auctions at Showplace does not provide any shipping or packing services. We happily provide a list of recommended shippers who can provide shipping quotes prior to bidding.
