Lot 63: A Mimika figure

A Mimika figure, Mimika; Irian Jaya

The figure of classical geometric form, the body carved in openwork style and heavily coated with white pigment; wearing a patrol officer's cap. A fine and rare example. H. 20 1/2"

Comments:
Property of a New York Private Collector

Provenance:
Field collected by Koos Knoll, Netherlands.

Estimate: $500 - $700

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