In 1917 Joseph Louis Marcillac (1870-1943), a Frenchman with deep ties to Polynesia, discovered this heavy stone effigy on Rapa Iti Island, also known as Little Easter Island.
We are reminded of theVenus of Willendorf figure found half a world away, nine years earlier, evidence of the universality of the nourishing and protective goddess spirit.
Ex. Bonhams, African & Oceanic Art sale number 22484, 2 Dec 2015, lot no. 91.
H 15 1/2in // 39.5 cm
Please inquire as to price and shipping options.
In 1917 Joseph Louis Marcillac (1870-1943), a Frenchman with deep ties to Polynesia, discovered this heavy stone effigy on Rapa Iti Island, also known as Little Easter Island.
We are reminded of theVenus of Willendorf figure found half a world away, nine years earlier, evidence of the universality of the nourishing and protective goddess spirit.
Ex. Bonhams, African & Oceanic Art sale number 22484, 2 Dec 2015, lot no. 91.
H 15 1/2in // 39.5 cm
Please inquire as to price and shipping options.
