Ethnographic Art & Artifacts

November 1823, 2023
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LOT 27

Lot 27

Large Iatmul Ancestral Figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

Large Iatmul Ancestral Figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
Lot 27 Details
Large Iatmul Ancestral Figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

carved wood with natural pigments decorated with fiber, shells and tusks
height 57 in — 144.8 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $246
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Iatmul Ancestral Figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Large Iatmul Ancestral Figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Large Iatmul Ancestral Figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century
  • Large Iatmul Ancestral Figure, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Large crack to base with missing section, some loss of pigment throughout and section of carving to underside of nose.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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