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Vintage Papua New Guinea Carved Wood Ancestor Figure Set (3) - Sepik River Spirit Statues - Tribal Oceanic Art Collection
**Item Specifics:**
* **Culture:** Pacific Islands & Oceania (Papua New Guinea)
* **Region/Origin:** Sepik River Region
* **Material:** Hand-Carved Hardwood, Cowrie Shell Inlays, Natural Fibers / Grass
* **Object Type:** Statues / Carved Figures / Totems
* **Number of Items:** 3-Piece Matching Set
* **Condition:** Used (Vintage collection with beautiful natural aging, authentic patina, and organic variations)
**Item Description:**
Up for sale/sale is a spectacular, curated **3-piece collection of vintage hand-carved Papua New Guinea ancestral spirit figures**. Originating from the rich artistic traditions of the Sepik River region, these statues showcase the distinct, powerful styling of Oceanic primitive art.
Purchased/kept together, this trio offers a striking variation in heights, textures, and carving styles that create a perfect, instant gallery display for ethnographic art collectors, bohemian interiors, or eclectic home decor.
**The Collection Includes:**
* **Figure 1 (Left):** An incredibly detailed, dark wood spirit figure featuring expressive carved facial patterns, striking cowrie shell eye inlays, and traditional fiber/hair embellishments on the head and joints.
* **Figure 2 (Middle):** A tall, classic standing male ancestor totem with an iconic elongated nose structure, cowrie shell eyes, and its original woven grass/twine loincloth.
* **Figure 3 (Right):** An architectural, column-style carving rendered in a traditional open-work fashion, featuring stylized stacked details, a prominent headdress, and open negative space forming the limbs.
**Condition Report:**
All three figures are in excellent vintage condition. Because they are authentic, hand-carved ethnographic pieces, they feature natural wood grains, cracks and age lines, and slight variations in the wood tone that testify to their unique, artisan creation. Please inspect all photos closely to evaluate their authentic patina.
**Dimensions (Approximate):**
* **Left Figure:**5x15
* **Middle Figure:** 6x20
* **Right Figure:** 3x21
**Shipping & Handling:**
The items will be meticulously packed individually using bubble wrap and secure bracing to ensure they arrive safely as a set. Fully insured shipping.
