Asmat Female Figure late 19th early 20th Century
- TitleA superb Asmat Female Figure, Papua Province (Irian Jaya): late 19th early 20th century
- ArtistUnknown
- LocationAsmat region, West Papua ( Irian Jaya )
- Size74cm (L)
- PricePRICE ON REQUEST
A finely carved female figure in light wood with overall delicate features with long, attenuated limbs bent at the elbows and knees creating an overall surrealistic aura; the conical head with vegetable fibers attached to the ears; a series of crescent form incisions highlighting the back and shoulders.
Provenance
Michel Thieme, Amsterdam, Maastricht Fine Art Convention 2007
Serge Schoffel, Brussels 2007
Ned and Mina Smith Collection, California
A finely carved female figure in light wood with overall delicate features with long, attenuated limbs bent at the elbows and knees creating an overall surrealistic aura; the conical head with vegetable fibers attached to the ears; a series of crescent form incisions highlighting the back and shoulders.
Provenance
Michel Thieme, Amsterdam, Maastricht Fine Art Convention 2007
Serge Schoffel, Brussels 2007
Ned and Mina Smith Collection, California
A superb Asmat Female Figure, Papua Province (Irian Jaya): late 19th early 20th century