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Oceanic carved wooden orator s stool Papua New Guinea distinctive
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Oceanic carved wooden orator's stool, Papua New Guinea; distinctive Middle Sepik River style; standing male figure forms reverse side of seat; the disproportionate dyed face is decorated with raffia

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Sold Date 2026 full date locked
Source DAN RIPLEY'S ANTIQUE HELPER AUCTIONS, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Oceanic carved wooden orator's stool, Papua New Guinea; distinctive Middle Sepik River style; standing male figure forms reverse side of seat; the disproportionate dyed face is decorated with raffia, cowie shells, and cassowary feathers. The traditional protruding tongue connotes aggression directed at opposing clans. The front side has carved back...
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