Early Cherubic Massim Figure, Trobriand Islands, Papua New G...

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Early Cherubic Massim Figure, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigments. Of substantial volume and with an aged red-brown patina. Acquired at Sotheby’s Tribal Art sale in Sydney nearly 30 years ago. A good early example. Approx L39cm. PROVENANCE Ex. Sotheby’s Australia, Fine Tribal Art, Sydney, 28 Nov. 1993, lot 227. John Magers Collection, Sydney.

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Auction Date: 18th Mar 2023 at 6pm

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18th Mar 2023 6pm (Lots 1 to 360)

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