Looking for an appraisal, please. This is an African diaspora statuette from the Sepik River area, Papua, New Guinea.
.Ceremonial or spirit male figure.
Given to me as a gift from University of Texas professor/collector Dr. Willis Pratt.
Characteristics include: spirit head; curved beak w/dividing ridge; small top-knot
crown; incised divided-design around head; position of arms traditional; male sex
organ; integration of beak exactly above sex organ; strong supportive legs and
hips; small rounded free-standing base. Woodcarved and well-handled with patina
still very evident.
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