26th Apr, 2022 9:30
Tribal Art
A Kamindabit spirit figure, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, a coiffure and beard of clay inset with cowrie shells, resting on a two legged stool, 59cm; and three further Sepik River ancestor figures, each with inset cowrie shell eyes, the taller figure with applied shells, seeds and birds feathers, 48.5cm, 73cm & 109cm
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
Sold for £40
A Kamindabit spirit figure, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, a coiffure and beard of clay inset with cowrie shells, resting on a two legged stool, 59cm; and three further Sepik River ancestor figures, each with inset cowrie shell eyes, the taller figure with applied shells, seeds and birds feathers, 48.5cm, 73cm & 109cm
ProvenanceThe Von Staranburg Niedenthal collection
