Ancestor figure
Solomon Islands, Melanesia
19th century
Hard brown wood (possibly Kwila), white glass trade beads, putty nut (parinarium), nautilus shell inlay, with lime highlights and bleaching
Height: 27 cm
Provenance: Mr. & Mrs. Van Raalte, Berkshire, acquired circa 1970’s Offered at Woolley & Wallis 20/02/2024, lot 269
Object Presented by:
Anthony J.P. Meyer
T.: + 33 (0) 6 80 10 80 22
