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 |