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OCEANIC ARTS LEROY SCHMALTZ PAPUA NEW GUINEA ABORIGINAL SPIRIT FIGURE DISPLAY.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
OCEANIC ARTS LEROY SCHMALTZ PAPUA NEW GUINEA ABORIGINAL SPIRIT FIGURE DISPLAY.
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(1990s) A fantastic creation by the true Godather of TIKI: LeRoy E. Schmaltz! This creative ensemble makes use of found objects, as was the medium of choice for LeRoy. A wooden CD tower was repurposed and created the foundation for this PNG aboriginal ancestral figure, standing at a lecturn with a mounted abstract lizard character mounted on the facing. The colors are beautiful earthen polychome with raffia adornments and fiberous dreadlocks for the figure. The execution is classic LeRoy and if one was to own just one defining Schmaltz piece, this is certainly a candidate for a such a keystone example. Features hammered copper pupils for that extra spark of life! *MAX'S SOUTH SEAS HIDEAWAY in Grand Rapids, Michigan maintains the largest collection of vintage Polynesian Pop and Tiki decor of any commercial venue in the world. Max's is filled to the point they simply cannot fit any more decor in the building! This vintage artifact extra decor stock which has come available directly from their inventory in a rare oppurtunity for the public to own such high quality, historic pieces. The piece is accompanied with a signed letter of authenticity by Max's owner, Mark Sellers and Peekaboo Gallery owner, Jordan Reichek. 47"x17"x15.5". VG+ with typical wear.