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Massim Ceremonial Pig with Inlaid Shell, Trobiand Islands, Papua New Guinea
$5,715.47
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Nice composition in Dense Bunukwa rainforest hardwood, inlaid shell and lime. Carved wooden pig, standing, tail straight and protrudes backwards with rows of carved zig zag lines on either side of the pig's body, heightened with inlaid shell. They were used as items of exchange.
The sculpture was collected circa first half of 20th century is without restorations (often the tails are broken of) and is decorated with inlaid shell like Solomon Island objects.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 9.45 in. (24 cm)Width: 24.81 in. (63 cm)Depth: 7.88 in. (20 cm)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of OriginPapua New Guinea
- Period
- Date of ManufactureUnknown
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationLeuven , BE
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- Shipping$175 Standard Parcel Shippingto United States 0, arrives in 1-2 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Leuven , Belgium
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