Chimbu Girl in ALBANY, Western Australia for sale
Chimbu (Simbu) Girl is painted in oils on masonite (hardboard). The work was possibly created circa 1967 by little known artist, Alec Thomson. The artist's name is written on the rear of the painting, however the full name is not written. Also written on the rear is the original price of this piece. The young girl who is the subject of this painting, is dressed in the typical regalia of young women/girls. They are dressed to make them attractive to potential suitors. The Simbu Province, formerly known as the Chimbu Province, is situated between Goroka in the Eastern Higlands and Mt Hagen in the Western Highlands.
The painting weighs 2.20kg and measures 57cm high x 47cm wide and the frame is 3cm across. The seller does not accept PayPal since the account was compromised. Potential buyers should contact the seller through Australialisted. Postage is to paid for by the buyer.
