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.
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.
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