Standing figure with head dress playing pan pipes. Wood Alstonia scholaris, Shell Turbo petholatus, red, black, yellow pigments and ochre. Height 64cm (25 inches). Custom made display stand, circa WWII or earlier. Palmer Collection.
USD $3,500
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Carved wood, natural earth pigments and woven fibres161.5CM; 175CM; 159.5CM; 162CM HIGH (4) ProvenanceSOTHEBY'S Lot 122.Stan Moriarty, SydneyPrivate Collection, QueenslandBy… -
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Standing figure with head dress playing pan pipes. Wood Alstonia scholaris, Shell Turbo petholatus, red, black, yellow pigments and ochre.…
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