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Head from a Malagan Figure, New Ireland — Head from a Malagan Figure, New Ireland

Head from a Malagan Figure, New Ireland

Head from a Malagan Figure, New Ireland

This head from a Malagan figure originates from New Ireland and represents an important example of Pacific Islander sculptural tradition. The carved form reflects the spiritual and cultural significance of Malagan art practices.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 11, 2021

Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

Lot 23

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Head from a Malagan Figure, New Ireland, Head from a Malagan Figure, New Ireland

This head from a Malagan figure originates from New Ireland and represents an important example of Pacific Islander sculptural tradition. The carved form reflects the spiritual and cultural significance of Malagan art practices.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Carved, Oceanic Art, Sculpture, Traditional, Papua New Guinea, Malagan, Tribal Art, Figure Head, New Ireland, Ethnographic, Head