Bidspirit auction | Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Papua New Guinea, 20th Century Spirit Figure - Tall PNG spirit figure carved out of wood with pigment, cowrie shells, fiber, fur and feathers. The spirit figure appears to be leaned against a painted stool, with his phallus exposed and painted. The face is beautifully painted and detailed in red, white and brown pigment throughout. Size 24” H Condition: As-is with losses to fur and pigment, pitting and minor losses to wood commensurate with age.