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Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.
Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.

Asmat Ancestor Figure...Early 20th century......+ provenance.

$ 765.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Normal wear is commensurate with old age
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Maker: Asmat peoples
  • Material: wood
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    This is a very elegant and old Asmat ancestor figure......circa early20th century (1920s/30s).
    Has all the hallmarks of an old/genuine artifact.......the classic pose; pointy feet; traditional engraved design work - in this case, on the hands.
    w/ half closed eyes, emaciated form, prominent shoulder blades.
    The wood species is likely mangrove root. Beautiful dark red/brown wood - good patina almost everywhere & wear to the feet/lower leg area - evincing years of ceremonial use ( being buried ankle/shin deep in soil).
    Mounted on a custom metal stand.
    Provenance: Ex - John Giltsoff (deceased) and Tribalmania gallery (Michael Auliso).
    Measures: Height - approx 20 inches;  Width - 4.5 inches
    I'm selling this specimen at a good price - much lower than what I'd paid!!!
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