{"product_id":"asmat-ancestral-figure-papua-new-guinea-c-1940s-early-1970s","title":"Asmat Ancestral Figure, Papua New Guinea,  c. 1940s–Early 1970s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eI’ve spent time in Papua New Guinea and have an appreciation for the people and culture. Because of that, this piece resonates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eA large Asmat family \/ ancestor figure from Papua New Guinea, carved from a single timber form and standing approximately 270cm tall. Weathered, imperfect, and full of presence. Likely carved mid-20th century, approximately the 1940s to early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003ePieces of this scale are uncommon to encounter in Australia and are more often seen in institutional or long-held private collections. This is not typical tourist fare, and it’s hard not to imagine the complexity of trying to import something like this today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eThe figure sits on a custom metal stand, allowing it to be displayed securely and cleanly while retaining its raw, sculptural impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eUndeniably beautiful. A statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eOrigin: Asmat region, Papua New Guinea\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eDate: Likely mid-20th century (c. 1940s–early 1970s)\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eMaterial: Carved timber with natural age wear\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eHeight: Approx. 270cm (including stand)\u003cbr data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eCondition: Structurally stable with age-related splitting and historic limb loss consistent with large-scale examples of this type\u003cbr data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eStand: Custom metal stand included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eCondition note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eThis is an honest, collected object with visible age, wear, and losses. These features are consistent with scale, material, and age, and form part of the object’s character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eThis item is large and heavy and will require specialist handling. Personal collection from Attic Finds is recommended.\u003cbr data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003eShipping is quoted individually based on destination and access requirements. Local pickup from Bendigo, Victoria is welcome.\u003cbr data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003ePlease contact us prior to purchase for a tailored shipping quote.\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery Template 2 applies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Attic Finds Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48414432461023,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0775\/3252\/8863\/files\/asmat_ancestral_figure_papua_new_guinea_attic_finds2.jpg?v=1770071884","url":"https:\/\/www.atticfinds.com.au\/products\/asmat-ancestral-figure-papua-new-guinea-c-1940s-early-1970s","provider":"Attic Finds Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}