✅ SOLVED Very Odd Maybe South American Carving HELP

[bjsmith11283]

I recently bought this item from an estate sale & have no idea of an era or culture ANY help would be great ! Thanks in advance.

 

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[trikikiwi]

An interesting piece.
I can't even guess its origins.

Almost has an African look to it, and then maybe a Pacific Island look?

I'll be interested in reading other comments.

Mike

Oh, and welcome to Treasurenet

 

[bjsmith11283]

Just some more info on it.It was bought here in Central Texas,The wood is fairly light,Approx Dimensions 36" X 13" X 2".

 

[surf]

Hello bjsmith,

Welcome to TNet, and thanks for showing us your find. What are the dimensions?

I'm thinking Sepik River origin.

Sepik River carved figural totem pole : Lot 6451​

 

[bjsmith11283]

Approx Dimensions 36" X 13" X 2".Wow Thank you that is very close.Would you have any idea of era?

 

[surf]

Hard to say without it in hand, bismuth,

These are still being made in New Guinea. I suspect within the last 50 years...