Asmat Female Figure late 19th early 20th Century

  • Title
    A superb Asmat Female Figure, Papua Province (Irian Jaya): late 19th early 20th century
  • Artist
    Unknown
  • Location
    Asmat region, West Papua ( Irian Jaya )
  • Size
    74cm (L)
  • Price
    PRICE 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

 

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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