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Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea

$990
$1,50034% Off
£753.86
£1,142.2234% Off
€868.05
€1,315.2334% Off
CA$1,402.92
CA$2,125.6334% Off
A$1,509.04
A$2,286.4234% Off
CHF 806.47
CHF 1,221.9334% Off
MX$17,787.26
MX$26,950.3934% Off
NOK 10,167.74
NOK 15,405.6734% Off
SEK 9,295.25
SEK 14,083.7134% Off
DKK 6,485.83
DKK 9,827.0234% Off

About the Item

A model of a spirit dugout canoe, from the Asmat village in New Guinea. A replica of the large canoes they use for transportation and fishing, this smaller model is hand-carved in the same wood and decorated in natural pigment. The figures at the extremes, as well as the raffia ornaments, represent replicas of the decoration of the life-size canoes. 60 inches long, 9.5 inches deep, 7.5 inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
    Papua New Guinea
  • Period:
    1960-1969
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 INDO 72201stDibs: LU825044085662

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