Idol with Shell
by GAUGUIN, Paul, Toa (ironwood), mother-of-pearl, bone, 34 x 15 x 19 cm
This small sculpture combines different materials. As well as wood, Gauguin made use of mother-of-pearl for the nimbus and pieces of bone for the teeth.
This small sculpture combines different materials. As well as wood, Gauguin made use of mother-of-pearl for the nimbus and pieces of bone for the teeth.