A fine and rare pair of figural carvings from a ceremonial house on Koil Island (one of the Islands of The Schouten island group), the first depicting a half figure with elongated head, and fine features, the face related to the more common Vokeo island masks; the body depicted with arms akimbo, sitting on the abdomen, the lower body terminating in an elaborately decorated post with classical geometric motifs. The second, carved with a head in similar fashion, though the entire body is rendered as a post with design elements. A wonderful and large pair with presence and power. On custom bases.
Provenance: Collected in the field by Michael Hamson, CA
