Votive Board, Upper Sepik, Papua New Guinea, 1950s

Description

An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, shamanic, primitive arts, tribal art, brutalist, shabby-chic, in carved … more An old and authentic votive board representing the spirit of water, shamanic, primitive arts, tribal art, brutalist, shabby-chic, in carved wood and painted with patina due to use, characteristic work of the creations of the kwoma people , washkuk mountains, upper sepik region, papua new guinea, 1950.

this votive board comes from the former collection of a french diplomat stationed in oceania in the 1960s, acquired at the time, then passed on to his descendants.
a certificate of authenticity with mention of provenance will be provided to the buyer.

dimensions: h 123 x d 22 x l 7 cm

condition: in beautiful original condition.
wear, scratches, marks, on all surfaces\. less