Variety - Arms, Armour, Pre-Columbian and Asian
By Scollard Auctions
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Feb 15, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Variety auction featuring arms and armour, ethnographic antiques including pre-Columbian, Filipino, Native American and African pieces as well as Asian lots, jewelry, minerals and much more.
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LOT 141:
Tall PNG Painted Wood Spirit Figure
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Start price:
$
100
Estimated price :
$200 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Tall PNG Painted Wood Spirit Figure
Tall Papua New Guinea wood carved spirit figure with black painting and adorned with a necklace and inset eyes. Papua New Guinea, wood carving has a long tradition and holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. Wood spirit figures are believed to embody the essence of ancestral beings and serve as mediators between the human world and the spiritual realm. They may be used in ceremonies related to hunting, fertility, initiation rites, and healing practices. Additionally, they are sometimes employed for protection or as symbols of social status and wealth. Size 26 1/4" H, repair to foot as shown
Condition: repair to base
