Asmat Ancestor Head
Ancestor head
Asmat, Southwest Papua, Indonesia
Hardwood
Height: 12 cm, depth: 7.5 cm
Collected in 1960
Provenance: Ex collection Kees de Hoogh
Asmat ancestor head carved from hardwood, originating from Southwest Papua, Indonesia. This head was originally part of a ceremonial paddle.
The sculpture shows a beautiful old patina with clear residues of lime.
The condition is good.
€ 400
