A Female representation
Probably Romkun population Province of Madang Central Ramu River area // Upper Goam River Papua New Guinea
Height : 95.5cm
Provenance:
– Mia & Loed Van Bussel Collection, Amsterdam (label on back VG004)
– Joe De Buck Collection, Brussels
– Private collection, Canada
Note:
This female statue is to be compared to a male model (reproduced in New Guinea art, Masterpieces from the Jolika Collection of Marcia & John Friede. De Young Museum 2005 Fig 129), with a similar position. The figure is depicted standing on slightly bowed legs, with stylized hands placed on either side of the abdomenOnly the face of the male statue is carved on the model of the hook masks, typical of Romkun sculpture.
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