Hand Carved Sepik River Sculpture

Item Details

A hand carved Sepik River figural sculpture made in Papua New Guinea. This sculpture is a depiction of a hornbill resting on two ancestral faces. The figure and faces feature heavily carved details and are accented with cowrie shells and dyed orange twine. The sculpture is surfaced in a natural wooden and black patinated finish.

Condition

- heavy wear consistent with age and use
- broken and missing pieces of wood work
- chipping and cracks throughout

Dimensions

Item #

17LAX226-028