Lot n° 30.2
Estimation :
1500 - 2500
EUR
WASKUK KWOMA MOUNTAINS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA: An important Minja - Lot 30
WASKUK KWOMA MOUNTAINS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA: An important Minja fertility figure associated with yam cultivation. Carved from wood with a faded beige patina, it features a large figure in the upper section and a small face in the lower section; between the two faces runs a raised ridge forming openwork waves.
Early 20th century
H. 307 cm
A crack in the lower section and age-related erosion on the back.
Sale information - Collection Armand Avril - African passion
ARMAND AVRIL COLLECTION - AFRICAN PASSION
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Auctions:
10 a.m.: Lots 1 through 190
2:00 p.m.: Lots 190.2 through 520, including three paintings by Armand AVRIL (Lots 190.2, 190.3, and 190.4)
Public Exhibition :
Wednesday, June 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Expert :
Jean-Claude HERRERA
Sales Manager:
Mathilde CHAHED
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