Rare and Early Bat Cult Figure, Ambunti Region, Sepik River.
Collected 1929. Carved wood with traces of lime.
(H19cm)
PROVENANCE:
Deceased Estate, Melbourne.
OTHER NOTES:
For similar example see Bonhams, May 23rd 2017, African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art, L.A. (lot 108)
Estimate $6,000-8,000