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A TRIBAL Ritual VOTIVE BOARD SCULPTURE Upper SEPIK, Papua New Guinea, 1950

$4,311.86
£3,195.33
€3,600
CA$5,886.51
A$6,548.50
CHF 3,432.81
MX$80,021.12
NOK 43,712.53
SEK 41,149.30
DKK 27,410.08
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An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, Shamanic, Primitive Arts, Tribal Art, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, in carved wood and painted with patina due to use, characteristic work of the creations of the Kwoma people , Washkuk Mountains, Upper Sepik region, Papua New Guinea, 1950. This votive board comes from the former collection of a French diplomat stationed in Oceania in the 1960s, acquired at the time, then passed on to his descendants. A certificate of authenticity with mention of provenance will be provided to the buyer. DIMENSIONS: H 123 x D 22 x L 7 cm CONDITION: In beautiful original condition. Wear, scratches, marks, on all surfaces...
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.43 in (123 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6650238908142

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