MICRONESIAN CARVING from the CAROLINE ISLANDS

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MICRONESIAN CARVING from the CAROLINE ISLANDS :
$340.00

A very fine Micronesian figure of great style and form, either from Palau or Tobi in the Caroline, carved during the Japanese period.One the best ever seen on the market, hard wood, shell inlay eyes, masterfully carved, early 20th C, Washington Collection , we have not seen one this good and of high quality ever.Very imposing head, chest and hands, great nose and ears, strong chin, nice squatting pose, in great condition with fine golden patina. some wear on one eyebrow, small chip on left foot. ......8.25 inches tall.... 8 pictures for details.Please look on line for the very good reference by Barbara Wavell published in 2002 titled ; \" From Sacred to Souvenir, The squatting figure as a motif in Micronesian art\"A spectacular classic carving from Micronesia, early 20th C. ......MORE ARTIFACTS LISTED
domestic SH $25world $60