British, Asian, and Continental Auction
Wed, May 19, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 472A
Papua New Guinea Carved Ancestral Figure
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
probably Sepik River area, possibly early 20th century, carved and polychromed figure, elongated and stylized form adorned with cowrie shells and braided fiber tassels, 26 x 4 x 3-1/2 in.
surface dirt layer and accretion, some losses to polychroming, scattered surface scratches, cracks, and chips, some losses to fiber elements, breaks at repairs to "legs" at base
Provenance: Property from a Private Collection Sold to Benefit The University of Georgia Foundation
