20th century - Papua New Guinea (No reserve price)

Curious and ancient fragment of coral naturally displaying an anthropomorphic form, with a part clearly resembling a head or a human face. An old collection label accompanies the piece and bears the inscription: « God of the sea and fishing, Nouvelle-Bretagne, archipelago of the Bismarck, Melanesia » as well as the mention: « Collection J. Schmit ». New Britain / Bismarck Archipelago, Melanesia, according to the label. Dimensions: 26 × 16 × 10 cm.

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