Lot 144 , Sepik River - near pair of male & female figural chairs

Papua New Guinea Sepik River, a near pair of 'ceremonial' figural chairs, each carved from a single section of tree trunk with integral male and female backs and ancestor figure front support, all with incised painted decoration and shell eyes (one head replaced), H 96cm (tallest)
Estimate £120-180


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Sold for £190