Iatmul Style Carved Wood Figure, Papua New Guinea

Item Details

Iatmul style (Middle Sepik River Valley, Papua New Guinea)
Figure, mid to late 20th century
Carved wood, pigment, shells, natural fibers

Provenance:
From the collection of artists Lenore and Robert Szesko (Chicago, Illinois).

Condition

- cracks to the left side of the head and to the right and verso of the base; pigment loss, abrasions, and scratches throughout.

Dimensions

Item #

ITMG952843