New Guinea Tribal Artifact of a Long Bowl with Ancestor Figures on Both Ends -F7

Description

New Guinea Artifact of a Long Bowl with Ancestor Figures on Both Ends Tribal Carving Sculpture –Lot F7
Up for sale is this primitive Asmat tribal artifact carving of a Long Bowl with ancestor figure on one end holding Hornbill the other end with ancestor’s head, the body of the bowl is carved with high relief ornamentation. Hand carved from a single piece of
wood with traces of lime, red ochre and charcoal.
Old inventory numbers on the back
(252).
Provenance:
Private collection. Collected in the early 1970s during an expedition through the rivers of the West Papua New Guinea Region and selected prior to New Guinean regulations limiting the export of art.
This artifact has been kept in storage for over 40 years and it's been offered for sale for the first time since collected.
Condition:
This piece is hand carved by Asmat Tribesmen. This artifact is missing a piece of elbow, tip of nose and legs on the figure and shows signs of old repairs; the bowl’s edge has a chip on the edge; it might
exhibit signs of environmental exposure, insect degradation or utilitarian use, chips, natural wood splits, patina, polish from handling and repairs that are consistent with its age
. Sold as is. Please view detailed photos as part of the description for overall quality, scratches, splits and imperfections. It would make a wonderful addition for the avid collector of New Guinea tribal art.
Size:
In inches: 39” L x 4” W x 3-1/2” D
Weight:
Approximately 1.10 Lbs. Plus shipping Carton.
Remarks:
This item would make a wonderful addition for the avid collector of Asmat Art. Similar items can be found at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art.
IMPORTANT:
This item is described to its provenance and authenticity and dates as much as we know, it's mentioned in the description, with no intent to deceive OR MISREPRESENT if we miss a detail that is unknown to us. We guarantee its authenticity. Minor scuffs, scratches, scrapes, marks, nicks, cracks, etc., which don't affect the functionality of the item are normal in any previously owned, antique, vintage item and are to be expected.
Payment Terms:
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Shipping and Handling:
Free shipping and handling for the contiguous 48 U.S. states. If you live outside this range please contact us for shipping prices. International Shipping is also available where allowed by law. See Calculator when available.  All buyers, specifically for International shipping, are responsible for any taxes, duty, import, etc. fees.
Please Note:
All Sales are Final and Sold as Is, Where Is. Returns are Not Accepted.
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