Ancestor Figure
Ramu River, Papua New Guinea, 19th Century
Previous Collection: Collected by Richard Archbold, UK
Authoritative in form; this Ramu river figure has immense torque in the body and is surmounted by a traditionally rendered face with an arrowed shaped pierced nose. The profile is magnificent and exposes the subtle tilt of the figure. Stone carved from hardwood with old red pigments that are still intact. In excellent condition.
Ancestor Figure
Ramu River, Papua New Guinea
19th Century
Previous Collection: Collected by Richard Archbold, UK
Authoritative in form; this Ramu river figure has immense torque in the body and is surmounted by a traditionally rendered face with an arrowed shaped pierced nose. The profile is magnificent and exposes the subtle tilt of the figure. Stone carved from hardwood with old red pigments that are still intact. In excellent condition.