Description:

**Originally Listed At $250**

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, mid-20th century CE. A delightful carving of a large-beaked bird - probably a hornbill - standing atop an integrated platform. The bird's feet perch forward, its eyes bulging and beak downcurved to almost touch its chest. Its long tailfeathers fall below its feet. A ridged crest representing feathers is carved up the bird's back. Vivid pigments of yellow, white, and pink hues bring this fair-feathered friend to life! Size: 8" W x 20.375" H (20.3 cm x 51.8 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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#141563

  • Condition: Weathered surface with some small chips and nicks commensurate with age and a few cracks. Nice remaining pigment as shown.

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