273: A CARVED NEW GUINEA CEREMONIAL MEETING HOUSE LINTEL

The hand carved wood architectural element for a New Ireland meeting house with male figures either end having Pau shell for eyes, and a central roundel with bird and feathers. the whole painted in natural pigments with earth.
Measures 12 x 52 5 inches.
Very good condition.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$600 - $800