Iatmul skull, Sepik, Papua New Guinea - Lot 246

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Iatmul skull, Sepik, Papua New Guinea - Lot 246
Iatmul skull, Sepik, Papua New Guinea Cowries and black clay, headdress belted with shells. H. 21 cm Provenance : Former Michel Andrault collection Used to commemorate a dignitary, of whom it is a form of portrait, this over-modeled skull was installed in the men's house. A vegetal impasto has been applied here, then covered with alternating brown and black pigments. Fine nasal bridge, flared nostrils, hollowed eye rim, realistic eyes in slight closed relief. The headdress is belted with shells. Expert : Aurore KRIER-MARIANI - +33 (0)6 17 18 11 36
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