Malagan Peoples, bird head ornament, ex-Komor, 19th/20th c., New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, carved wood with original pigment colors and shell inlay eyes, ink inscribed with inventory number and "Neu Meckleburg/ Dr. Kraemer", on wood stand, accompanied by copy of Mathias Komor receipt, 6"h x 13"l (carving), 8"h (total)Provenance: From the Estate of Nancy R. and Myron L. Mayer, New York City; Mathias Komor, New York; Linden Museum, Stuttgart; acquired c. 1900 by Dr. Augustin KraemerCondition: Good, nice original surface, repaired handle, otherwise with minor surface nicks typical of age **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.