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Mid-20th Century Tami Islands Papua New Guinea Tribal Wooden Feast Bowl

$4,200
£3,198.21
€3,682.65
CA$5,951.77
A$6,401.98
CHF 3,421.40
MX$75,461.10
NOK 43,135.89
SEK 39,434.39
DKK 27,515.65

About the Item

mid-20th century Tami Islands Papua new guinea wooden feast bowl Of classic form, each end carved with raised and incised imagery depicting stylized sea creatures with decorative incising extending along the sides. Overall excellent patina, on a custom base. Collected in the Huon Gulf area of Papua New Guinea. Presented on a custom, museum style stand. From the well respected collection of Leo and Lillian Fortess.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Kaolin,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Papua New Guinea
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The base itself is 6 inches square and the height of the piece on the stand is 26 inches.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MO #0451stDibs: LU177827598313

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