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Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
#160040

A very old Coastal Ramu, Ramu River Region, New Guinea cult house ladder, surmounted by a menacing carved spirit and decorated along length with carved faces. Old loss and depredation evident on lowest step, now stabilized. Glossy patina on steps. Accompanied by a custom steel mount. Collected by the Paulian Missionary Society in the 1960’s. Pre-1945.

Height: 233 cm / 88 in
Width: 38 cm / 15 in
Depth: 33 cm / 13 in

$8,500

Sale Price: $5,100
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder
  • Totemistic Ramu River New Guinea Ladder