Korwar Figure

Description:

Korwar Figure, Irian Jaya, late 19th century, the figure sitting on a round base, knees and hands resting on a blank shield, the oversized head with protruding mouth and long exaggerated nose, small eyes and a top-knot on crown, ht. 8 1/2 in.

Literature: Borneo and Beyond. Tribal Arts of Indonesia, East Malaysia and Madagascar, 1990, p. 32.

Exhibitions: Ethnic Art Exhibition in Oceania, Musashino Art University, Japan, May 14 to June 4, 1994.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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