Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session I

Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 335

Papua New Guinea Carved Figural Roof Finial

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

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$5,000 $500
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$100,000 $10,000
Iatmul, Middle Sepik River, 20th century, carved wood standing human figure supporting a bird with wings spread open, incised decoration with white and red pigment, 37 x 30 in.  - Provenance: Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina

Condition

large stress crack and loss to base, overall cracks in wood especially in wings, scattered surface abrasions, typical wear
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