$3,450
Polynesian Carved Wood Stilt Step, Marquesas Island, c. late 18th century, hollow tapered form decorated with a crouching tiki figure, with short legs, relief-carved arms extending to the abdomen, large head with typical stylized features set beneath an arching support, the support and figure decorated with fine grooved parallel lines set at varying angles, dark brown patina, ht. 14 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-09-15