Lot 41: A Washkuk Nogwi female figure,

Nukuma Washkuk, Papua New Guinea; H: 46 3/4"

Of attenuated form, this older example with small head in classical Nukuma style with red pigmented face and white infill, the arms carved akimbo, hands resting on waist. The body with scarification with orange and white pigment, the sex with human hair applied to the surface. A fine and older example from Amaki. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex: Todd Barlin, Sydney C. 1990

Price Realized: $700

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