Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

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LOT 114

Lot 114

Sepik River Ancestral Figure with cormorant headdress, Papua New Guinea

Sepik River Ancestral Figure with cormorant headdress, Papua New Guinea
Lot 114 Details
Sepik River Ancestral Figure with cormorant headdress, Papua New Guinea

carved wood with cowrie shell eyes
height 22.5 in — 57.2 cm
condition noted

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $108
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Sepik River Ancestral Figure with cormorant headdress, Papua New Guinea
  • Sepik River Ancestral Figure with cormorant headdress, Papua New Guinea
  • Sepik River Ancestral Figure with cormorant headdress, Papua New Guinea
Provenance:

Auckland Institute and Museum Shop, New Zealand;
Private Collection, Ottawa

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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