Ramu River Male Ancestor Figure, Middle Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea

Possibly John Giltsoff, London
Allan Stone, New York, acquired from the above on January 9, 1987

Very good condition overall. Minor marks, nicks, scratches, and abrasions throughout consistent with age and handling. Nose and a small patch in the proper left brow are abraded and filled with resin and pigment. Fine aged dark brown patina with black, white, blue and red pigment. Small cavities in both lower legs (insect damage). Loss to inside edge of proper left foot. Fixed with two metal pins, one under each foot, to metal base.
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