Lot 83: A fine and unusual Washkuk Men's House decoration

A fine and unusual Washkuk Men's House decoration , Kwoma Washkuk; Papua New Guinea

The large unusual carving, possibly once attached to an architectural element in a men's house in the form of three stacked heads with unusual facial elements attaching the eyes to the mouths, according to the field collector the figure probably represented trophy heads taken in battle. fine old patina, with remains of numerous layers of pigment encrustation. H. 52 1/2''

Comments:
Property of a New York Private Collector

Provenance:
Field collected by John C. Edler in the Kwoma Washkuk village of Meno over 20 years ago

Price Realized: $300

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