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Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6
Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6
Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6
Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6
Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6
Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6
Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6
Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6

Superb Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of a Bird-Man with a Fish 6"h

$ 198

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Provenance: an Estate in Santa Rosa, California
  • Condition: Near Mint: No Problems: See the description below
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Outstanding Hand Crafted Caroline Islands Sandstone Carving of Unknown Origin of a Bird-Man Wearing a Loin Cloth, Resting on Rocks, with a Fish
    6 inches (15.3 cm) high x 4 inches (10 cm) deep x 2 inches (5.2 cm) wide.
    Circa: Age Unknown: Estimated to be early to Mid-20
    th
    century
    Condition: Near Mint: No Problems
    Description:  This is a superb carving of a Bird-Man in a Loin Cloth holding a hard wood spear. The eyes of the fish and man appear to be mother-of-pearl with the pupils an asphaltum like paint. The eyes are affixed to the stone with the same substance. The item was found in a Santa Rosa, California estate with no collection history. Bird-Men occur in stories and legends from South Pacific Islands.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.