A Standing Female Ancestor Figure, Western Solomon Islands, early 20th Century

Lot #222 - A Standing Female Ancestor Figure, Western Solomon Islands, early 20th Century

Auction House:

Theodore Bruce
Sale Name:

The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic Art - Part III
Sale Date:

22 Sep 2019 ~ 4pm (AEST)
Lot #:

222
Lot Description:

A Standing Female Ancestor Figure, Western Solomon Islands, early 20th Century
wearing shell wealth rings on both arms, eyes of nautilus shell inlay, traces of red paint to mouth & head, articulated arms carved from separate pieces of wood, glued, on custom stand.
H 52 cm
Provenance:

Old Collection UK
Estimate:

A$4,000 - 6,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Tribal

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