Korwar Charm
Geelvink Bay , Northwest New Guinea
Late 19th/early 20th century
Wood, fabric, beads
H: 12.75 in :: 32.4 cm
A Korwar magic charm with stylized face, narrow shaped nose, and a projection at the top of the skull. The lower part is covered in fabric with attached beads. This is a particularly elegant long charm carved in hardwood with a fine dark glossy patina. Old Dutch colonial period.
Inventory # 104793
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