Male Ancestor Figure

Lower Sepik, Papua New Guinea, 19th c.
Previous Collection: Dr. Edmund Muller Foundation, Beromunster

Standing on wedge-shaped feet and attenuated arms, its broad pectorals are deeply incised with ritual scarification motifs both on its front and back. The large oval head and expressive face projects great pathos. The dark brown patina is very fine. Large figures of this quality are not easily found on the market today.

Height: 19 inches
IN 1-7-13/ SOLD