Replacement head
Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Wood, pigments, cowrie shells
Early to mid-20th century
9 by 5.25 by 3 inches (22.8 by 13.3 by 7.6 cm)
Ex. collection Sir James and Lady Cruthers, Perth; Purchased from Robert Epys at Gallery of Man, NY, in 1987; ex. private collection, Madison, WI.

An old replacement head or mock trophy head placed on a figure or skull rack, painted with soot, red and white ochre. The septum and ears are pierced and cowrie shells have been placed in the eyes.
#6013   

SOLD