Urama Sacred Plaque, HoHao, Kikori River Delta, Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea

Collected in situ by Roy James Hedlund, summer 1960
Julius Carlebach, New York, presumably acquired from the above
Acquired by the present owner from the above on March 14, 1961

Good condition overall; long vertical age crack through the middle along the grain of the wood, possibly broken and reattached; several minor vertical age cracks, nicks and scratches, wear and tear throughout; surface restoration on front in black pigment; two old typewritten labels, the first "TRIBE: URAMA KIKORI RIVER DELTA PAPUA (Summer 1960) ROY JAMES HEDLUND", the second with four paragraphs of explanatory text; aged patina; on the revereseseveral metal pins and one metal ring inserted four mounting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.