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Unknown — Bioma figure, Gulf of Papua, Papua New Guinea
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Bioma figure, Gulf of Papua, Papua New Guinea

A historical figure from the Gulf of Papua region of Papua New Guinea, representing the artistic traditions of the indigenous peoples of this area. The work exemplifies the sculptural practices of this culturally significant region.

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Arts d’Afrique, d’Océanie et des Amériques

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 112

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Unknown, Bioma figure, Gulf of Papua, Papua New Guinea

A historical figure from the Gulf of Papua region of Papua New Guinea, representing the artistic traditions of the indigenous peoples of this area. The work exemplifies the sculptural practices of this culturally significant region.

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

Related themes

Bioma Figure, Oceanic Art, Gulf Of Papua, Sculpture, Papua New Guinea, Historical, Indigenous Art

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art