^Lot 1106 Papua New Guinea Sepik River Carved Spirit-Figure Panel with Painted Motifs, Tribal Art, 44 Inches

Large Papua New Guinea Sepik River ceremonial carving, featuring a central stylized spirit face framed by flowing, symmetrical motifs carved in relief. The surface is decorated with traditional natural pigments in black and beige, forming geometric and curvilinear patterns associated with Middle Sepik clan imagery. The elongated form and sculptural detailing indicate use as a spirit-figure panel or ceremonial dance wand, carried or displayed during ritual events.

The piece is constructed in two sections, joined in an old repair visible along the central seam - a typical field repair for long ceremonial carvings. The size, pigment style, and iconography place it within early to mid-20th-century Sepik carving traditions.

Origin: Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region
Type: Carved ceremonial spirit-figure panel / dance wand
Material: Carved wood with natural pigments
Length: Approx. 44 inches
Construction: Two-piece body with old traditional repair
Style: Middle Sepik spirit-figure and clan motifs
Condition: As pictured; age-related wear and old repair