A fine Papuan Gulf Bioma figure, Central Gulf; Likely Wapo or Era; Papua New Guinea
The large Bioma figure with typical features such as face composed of opposing design elements, and white patterning on a red field; the figure with arms akimbo and hands to waist, the legs well delineated. Original fiber earrings. H. 34 1/2"
Comments:
Property of a US Private Collector
Provenance:
Field collected by the current owner decades ago in Baimuru; Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea