Tribal Art and Ethnographica Catalogue


Melanesia: New Guinea

Item ID: t4707



Item Code: t4707
Description: A magnificent Abelam house panel.
A large, flattish panel (the wood with a slight curve) carved in openwork, with the head of the central spirit figure in relief. Above, two inward facing bird totems, with a small spirit face adorning the top section.
Origin: Maprik village, Abelam cultural area, New Guinea
Dimensions: Height: 141 cm
Price: AUD $5,000.00 USD $3,500.00 EUR €2,650.00
Status: Available
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