Goaribari Island; Spirit board, titi ebiha; TC 118
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Spirit board, titi ebiha
Goaribari Island
19th/20th century
Wood, pigment
H.108 cm
TC 118

Boards from this area share a distinctive style, characterised by a prominent face, round or tear-shaped eyes with concentric rings surrounding the head.

Provenance:
Michael Hamson, Palos Verdes Estates, 2004
Harry Franklin, 1960s

Publishing History:
Michael Hamson. The Elegance of Menace: Aesthetics of New Guinea Art. Los Angeles, 2005: 80-81.