Lot 109 , Two Sepik River large carved wood male ancestor figures

Two Papua New Guinea Sepik River large carved wood male ancestor figures, with incised and polychrome decoration, one seated, the other standing with tree and perching bird, each variously applied with shells, seeds, hair and boar tusks, 174cm (largest)
Estimate £200-300


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Sold for £420