Lot 31
  • 31

Barkcloth Painting, Lake Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • bark
  • 36 x 40 in (91.4 x 101.6 cm)

Provenance

Henri J. Warmenhoven, acquired in Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea (present day Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia) in 1961
American Private Collection, by descent from the above

Condition

Very good condition overall. Fold lines as visible in the catalogue illustration. A few small holes/tears, the most noticeable to the proper left side of the figure in the proper right top. Has holes to the top edge from previous mounting. Has frame.
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