Sold for:
$938
$938
New Guinea Flute Ornament, Iatmul, Middle Sepik River Province, early 20th century, the large hornbill with exaggerated beak, perched atop a long-nosed figure with shell eyes and hair, with a fiber-wrapped drop, with metal stand, lg. 14 1/2 in. Provenance: Michael Hamson, Palos Verdes Estates, California. Estimate $1,500-2,500 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-12-14
