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New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24
New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24
New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24
New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24
New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24
New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24
New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24
New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24

New Guinea Tribal Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend -F24

$ 184.79

Availability: 67 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: This piece is hand carved by Asmat Tribesmen. This artifact is missing part of the arm due to its utilitarian use and age and shows signs of repairs; it might exhibit signs of environmental exposure, insect degradation or utilitarian use, chips, natural wood splits, patina, polish from handling and old 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.
  • Provenance: Private Collection
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Papua New Guinea
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    New Guinea Artifact of Large Male Figure Standing Legs Slightly Bend Tribal Carving Sculpture –Lot F24
    Up for sale is this primitive and unique Asmat tribal artifact carving of large Male Figure standing with prominent face features, genitals and legs slightly apart and bend. Body is decorated with incised ornamentation. Hand carved from a single piece of wood with traces of lime and red ochre and charcoal.
    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 part of the arm due to its utilitarian use and age and shows signs of repairs; it might exhibit signs of environmental exposure, insect degradation or utilitarian use, chips, natural wood splits, patina, polish from handling and old 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: 41-1/2”
 L x 6” W x 5-1/2” D
    Weight:
    Approximately 4.6 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 and Holmes Anthropology Museum.
    For more information visit their sites.
    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.Thank You.
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