Ramu River Charm Figure, Lower Sepik Region, Papua New Guinea

Julius and Josefa Carlebach, New York
Dr. David V. Becker, New York, acquired from the above on March 22, 1958

Good condition for an object of this age and rare type. Surface rubbed from ritual handling. Marks, nicks, scratches, and small abrasions consistent with age and use. Old loss to proper left side of finial surmounting head. Native repair to loop of proper right ear with black resin. Ankles broken and glued. Dry crusty blackened red patina. Threaded metal post embedded in underside for attachment to modern base.
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