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A Rare 20th Century Hand Carved Korwar Figure, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua 18
A Rare 20th Century Hand Carved Korwar Figure, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua 18
A Rare 20th Century Hand Carved Korwar Figure, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua 18
A Rare 20th Century Hand Carved Korwar Figure, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua 18
A Rare 20th Century Hand Carved Korwar Figure, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua 18

A Rare 20th Century Hand Carved Korwar Figure, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua 18"h

$ 71.28

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: See the description below
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Type: Carved Figure
  • Handmade: Yes
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Rare Hand Crafted Korwar Figure Carved from Tropical Wood in West Papua, Cenderawasih Bay Region,
    18 inches (45.7 cm) high x 6 ½ inches (16.5 cm) wide x 8 inches (20.3 cm) deep
    The item is dense and weighs 5 pounds.
    Circa: 20
    th
    Century
    Condition: The left leg might have been broken off (or possibly stabilized with a partial break) and carefully glued back on. The item is dirty, I didn’t try to clean it and it has evidence of age and many imperfections.
    Description: This item was purchased as, part of an auction lot along with a Marquesan stilt step, a Samoan bowl, and other old South Pacific carvings. I have never traveled to this area, nor do I have expertise in items from West Papua. So to be cautious, a good working assumption is that it could have been made in a small village for the purpose of selling it to the occasional adventure traveler; rather than for indigenous tribal use. Even so, it is rare for objects of this type to be offered for sale. As a work of art, it has a sturdy sculptural presence and a serene disposition.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available by the USPS.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.