Oceanic Art - Figures Enlargement

 

 

 

This ancient and archaic piece comes from the caves above the headwaters of the Karawari River in New Guinea. The piece is pre-contact and stone-carved. Such pieces represented spirits helpful in hunting and warfare. Please note the row of ancient holes dug out alongside on the trailing edge of the face. This piece is 13" in height, mounted on a custom display stand. sold