Magnificent "malagan" figure
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Lot: 21
Magnificent "malagan" figure
Papua New Guinea - Bismarck Archipelago - New Ireland
| Provenance | Size | Hammer price |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwig Bretschneider, Munich, Germany Munich Private Collection |
H: 42.5 inch | sold |
wood, lime, red ochre, black pigment, shell inlay, vegetable fibre, base
This mighty "malagan" figure wears a pointed headdress on its head, which is backed by a large hornbill. The front of the figure is clad in an openwork shell of filigree ornamentation. Apart from a flying fish and a crocodiles head, only depictions of birds can be found.
