Standing Figure, Massim Region, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guineaheight 19in (48.3cm)ProvenancePrivate Collection, ConnecticutAcquired from the above by the present ownerCf. Dwyer, Jane Powell, Traditional Arts of Oceania, The Fine Art Museums of San Francisco, 1973, p. 15 for two related examples.Carved in light wood, the figure standing upright on slightly curved columnar legs, the large rounded head with diminutive ears bordering a flat facial plane with incised circular eyes; incised triangles above an elongated linear mouth; dark brown patina with wear overall, some areas with encrustation.