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Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea

About the Item

Early Large Food Bowl, Tami Islands, Huon Gulf, Papua New Guinea This large food bowl exhibits a pleasing asymmetry in the raised relief carving of the two spirit faces at either end, both of which feature sharply pointed noses. The walls of the bowl are relatively thin, and the two figures at the sides bear a subtle glossy patina from use. It is carved wood with lime in-fill and measures 30 by 4 by 12 inches.

Dimensions:

Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:

Papua New Guinea

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

First Half 20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: ZK#24501stDibs: LU1778241434862

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