Pédale d'échasse, îles Marquises, Polynésie

tupuva'e, ornée d'un personnage tiki supportant l'étrier, représenté de manière conventionnelle : debout, le dos cambré, les bras repliés sur l'abdomen, les mains posées de part et d'autre du nombril saillant. La tête surdimensionnée offre un visage aux grands yeux caractéristiques, la bouche s'étirant sur toute la largeur de la face. Beau traitement, serré et régulier, de la surface gravée de lignes parallèles. Patine nuancée, brun rouge, brillante.

Good condition overall. Open crack on the curve of the stilt, as visible on the catalogue illustration. For any further information, please contact the African and Oceanic Art department : kristen.lefevre@sothebys.com, + 33 1 53 05 53 39
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