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An Ethnographic Middle Sepik Overmodelled Ancestor Skull, c.…
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Sydney
Date:
1-Aug-2010
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An Ethnographic Middle Sepik Overmodelled Ancestor Skull, c. 19th century, of human bone the visage sculpted in clay decorated with polychrome pigments, eyes inset with shell, inset shell at forehead, smooth patina, 28 x 16 cm Provenance: Ex-personal collection Todd Barlin. Collected by Karl Drake-Brockman c. 1926. Drake- Brockman was a puisne judge in British New Guinea. Note: This lot is sold which a copy of the purchase receipt from Oceanic Art Australia
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Unclassified