New Guinea Keram River Hunting Charm, Male Ancestor Figure
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New Guinea Keram River Hunting Charm, Male Ancestor Figure
Origin: New Guinea, Middle Sepik, Keram River (Provenance: Ex Denver Co Museum of Art. Collected by Geologist George Anderman in the mid 1970's)
Period/Date: Mid 20th C.
Materials: Medium hardwood, Plant resin and libations
Description: Charms like this were often carried and used for protection on canoe and hunting excursions. It is presented on a custom metal stand and has a varied semi-encrusted use patina. Collection numbers on the back appear to be that of field collector and geologist George Anderman. In good condition with some slight loss to the lower legs.
Dimensions: Height 7.75” (19.5 cm), width 1.75” (4.5 cm)
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