Lot Essay
Three dimensional figures from thr Papuan Gulf area are rare. Such figures were used for the Moguru ceremony (see Newton, 1961, p. 52, nos. 101, 102).
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A PAPUAN GULF FIGURE
Turama River
Stick figure with thin spread legs, long cylindrical legs, thin spread arms, thick neck supporting oval head with protruding nose, facial area painted white with red around eyes, incised bands on arms, legs and front of torso with geometric designs in red and white pigment, 61in. (154.9cm.) high
Turama River
Stick figure with thin spread legs, long cylindrical legs, thin spread arms, thick neck supporting oval head with protruding nose, facial area painted white with red around eyes, incised bands on arms, legs and front of torso with geometric designs in red and white pigment, 61in. (154.9cm.) high