WOOD FIGURE DISFIGURED FOR RELIGION

Harry L Neufeld

Konyak Naga - early 20th century - dark wood, roughhewn grave effigy, with bent knees and elbows, traces of tree sap and red paint indicative of headhunting and fires set to rival villages, with lime paste over the severed genitals area, a result of acquiescing to missionary zeal by figuratively neutering the past culture - on base - 14" x 4 1/4"

$500.00

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