The tapered shaft with carved figure, geometric scarifications on cheeks, two small tiki sculptures on both sides of head, the incised ornament on the body incorporating a frigate bird, the curved step with incised stylized face and geometric designs, dark brown patina.
15 1/8in. high (38.3cm.)
拍品專文
The frigate bird motif engraved on the body of the support figure is a very unusual detail; the engraved face on the step is also rarely found in such carvings.