Auction: August 21, 2022

Lot #436: Oceanic Carved Wood Figure

20th century Easter Island (Ruatu) ancestor statue depicting an emaciated male figure with arms carved away from the body, skeletal details visible, the top of skull-like head incised, eye sockets, etched brow, elongated ears with typical pendant ornaments, nose, mouth showing teeth and a prominent chin with beard, elongated torso, slender legs with stub feet; and statue having two Hornbill birds at the top

Approximate Shipping Weight:

2 pounds