Papua New Guinea Large Carved Painted Wooden Ancestral Female Figure, The Sepia River Region

About Auction

Timed

Fine Arts, Antiques and Jewelry Online Auctio...

By Aspire Auctions

May 23, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Set Reminder 2025-05-23 03:00:00 2025-05-31 07:40:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Fine Arts, Antiques and Jewelry Online Auction https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/aspire-auctions/fine-arts-antiques-and-jewelry-online-auction-19682
Aspire Auctions katya@aspireauctions.com

View Full Catalog (1208)

• Lot Description
  Carved wooden female figure from the Latmul people of the Middle Sepik River region, Papua New Guinea. The boldly painted face features traditional tribal scarification patterns, accentuated with white, red, and black pigments. The body is adorned with raffia fiber bindings, enhancing its ceremonial presence. Provenance: private collection, Pittsburgh, PA; brought from Papua New Guinea in 1970's.

  Condition

  Good condition with natural wear and patina consistent with age. Some minor pigment fading and surface abrasions but structurally sound, old restoration to one foot. Raffia fiber attachments remain well-preserved, but shading.