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Lake Sentani Carved Feasting Platter

$3,200
£2,429.84
€2,778.70
CA$4,470.86
A$4,972.58
CHF 2,596.53
MX$60,510.97
NOK 33,161.59
SEK 31,099.72
DKK 20,738.49
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About the Item

A well carved festival feasting platter. One end featuring a long billed water bird head. The exterior carved with a traditional complex interlocking motif. The interior plain and displaying a rich, warm patina. Ex. Streuver collection, Santa Fe, NM. Ex. TAD.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    First Quarter of the 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Displays good wear consistent with tribal use. One crack running form the top of the platter down about 3/4 the length of the piece - not noticeable from the carved side, and nearly unnoticeable from the uncarved side.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU89474447853

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