Punu -Lumbo Female Reliquary Figure

Punu -Lumbo Female Reliquary Figure, kneeling female figure, with four mirrored projections: two at the front, two rear; with large pointed breasts framed by sloping shoulders and cut away arms, her left arm holding left breast, her right arm bent upwards with clenched fist (losses); surmounted by a tall columnar neck and wide oval head with a projecting rectangular mouth, small nose and almond-shaped eyes with painted pupils overlaid with inset glass, arched brows and full ribbed coiffure with a star-like motif on the crown; painted in red, blue, white, and black, ht. 14 1/2 in. (37.0 cm). Estimate $8,000-12,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.