Figure from Buka Island Bougainvile Region, Solomon Archipelago

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Figure from Buka Island Bougainvile Region, Solomon Archipelago

Name: Figure from Buka Island Bougainvile Region, Solomon Archipelago
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: P001T1UJLU
Price: 700 EUR
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By Gallery CURIOSITAS

700 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Worship figure representing an ancestor. His erect penis symbolizes the lineage, the clan.
It is surmounted by a headdress enhanced with white pigment which itself is surmounted by a bird.
This type of statue is reminiscent of the posts of men's houses found in this region.
Island of Buka, Autonomous region of Bougainville, geographical and cultural area of the Solomon Islands.
Mid-twentieth century,
Wood and pigment,
Erosion and small accidents
H: 73.5 cm

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Additional Information

Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Statues, Carving, Cult Figures of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Statues, Carving, Cult Figures 20th century)
Height (cm)	73,5 cm
Materials	Wood