Tribal Art and Ethnographica Catalogue


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An old Sawos gable figure
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Title: An old Sawos gable figure
Item Code: t4523
Description: An old Sawos gable figure (ceremonial house finial).
A male spirit figure surmounted by totemic bird figure, with profuse and elaborate carved decoration overall.
The main figure with shell nose ornament in pierced septum and ear ornaments attached with twine.
Remnant pigment decoration; weathered patina.
Superb sculpture.
Origin: Sawos people, Middle Sepik, New Guinea
Dimensions: Height: 155 cm
Price: AUD $ 12,000.00 USD $ 10,560.00 EUR € 7,200.00
Status: Available
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