ETHNOGRAPHIC PACIFIC ISLANDS & OCEANIA RARE WOOD CARVINGS NEW GUINEA ANTIQUES

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ETHNOGRAPHIC PACIFIC ISLANDS & OCEANIA RARE WOOD CARVINGS NEW GUINEA ANTIQUES:
$195.00

An authentic antique wood carving from New Guinea.-----------40 inches high.an unusually detailed large face with thin sheets of nailed on copper and tin with natural sea-shells and charcoal.blue highlights on the far right and left.mother nursing her new born.all from one piece of wood that is light-wieght .is approx 8-9 lbs with the hardness of fir,native to north america.is not hard like ebony or iron wood.undamaged.no cracks or deformation caused by warpage.piece will fall backwards if a 1/2 inch shim,or lessis not placed under the back bottom.tilts slightly to left facing viewer unless a 1/2 inch shim,or lessis placed under the woman\'sright foot or elsewhere.it\'s the way it was carved.the beautiful largeface is a rarity to collectors and ahighlight identifying the origin-----------------.her face is17-1/2 high x 14 wide.3 inch thick head in the middle-thins as you go to the edges.seat is 10 wide.the elbows are 9 widest-carving is10 inches wide from the side view.back is very flat straight.smells good .no mildew or rot or insect damage.has been taken care off.out of the sun both sides.an estate sale.long island,new york.at cost.thats simple enough.bin at175.00,39.00 shipping,ins.continental usa only.will ship overseas -send postal code ahead of time if possible.