Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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Marion Oliviero
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Holds a master's in Chinese archaeology with extensive expertise in Japanese art.

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Asmat ancestor figure carved in heavy hardwood from Papua New Guinea, dating to the mid-20th century, 62 cm high, 15 cm wide and 11 cm deep, from a private collection, collected by Jac Hoogerbrugge in the 1960s–70s, sold without a stand, in good condition.

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Asmat ancestor figure, collected by Jac Hoogerbrugge in the 1960s to 1970s. Made of heavy hardwood.

Asmat ancestor figure, collected by Jac Hoogerbrugge in the 1960s to 1970s. Made of heavy hardwood.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
62 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
11 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
100%
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