Papua New Guinea Sepik Ancestor Figure Cowrie Eyes 15? Carved Wood Mid C VTG

Papua New Guinea Sepik River style carved wood ancestor spirit figure with small cowrie shell eyes, black pigment, aged fiber bindings, and a long mask-like face, dating to the mid-20th century Vintage period. Date/Line info: mid-20th century Sepik River style ancestor/spirit carving, with age supported by dry wood checking, worn black pigment, softened carved edges, and aged natural fiber bindings. Condition: Good; age cracks and base splitting, small chips, surface scuffs, pigment wear, and fraying to fiber bindings.

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