Oceanic Art - Image Enlargement

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July06_187

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This proud little guy is a figure from Malekula, possibly from a larger dance costume. He has a dynamic pose and ample reason to smile. There are faint traces of blue and white pigments and a spider web top knot. The man is 17 ½" in height, early 20th century and $7500. Questions?