Lot 9: A Papuan gulf Gope board, New Guinea

Central Gulf, Papua New Guinea; H: 49"

Probably from Goaribari island, the board with typical face and body; much of the original white background now lost. Good older surface and remains of red and black pigment.

Provenance:
Property of a Midwestern collector

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