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LARGE Vintage 20th Cent. PNG (Massim/Trobriand Islands) hardwood bowl
$165
Offered for sale is this large vintage 20th Century Papua New Guinea (Massim/Trobriand Islands) carved hardwood bowl, made post-WW2 and most likely dating from 1950’s to 1970’s.
Given the scarcity of native tropical hardwoods through over-logging, pieces of this size (and depth) are now extremely hard to find as materials are very limited. Before collectors recognise this rarity and prices jump (as they should for such interesting work) the time to buy good pieces such as this example is now!
The expressive and powerful hand-carved design represents a stylised fish (possibly a Grouper) detailed in the distinctive carving style endemic to the Massim/Trobriand Islands. The eye is an inset Cowrie shell. A great degree of skill and care has been taken to create this impressive bowl.
Both a unique decorative as well as useful piece.
Measures 44.5cm (l) x 31.5cm (w) x 6.5cm (d) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: MR23042
Given the scarcity of native tropical hardwoods through over-logging, pieces of this size (and depth) are now extremely hard to find as materials are very limited. Before collectors recognise this rarity and prices jump (as they should for such interesting work) the time to buy good pieces such as this example is now!
The expressive and powerful hand-carved design represents a stylised fish (possibly a Grouper) detailed in the distinctive carving style endemic to the Massim/Trobriand Islands. The eye is an inset Cowrie shell. A great degree of skill and care has been taken to create this impressive bowl.
Both a unique decorative as well as useful piece.
Measures 44.5cm (l) x 31.5cm (w) x 6.5cm (d) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: MR23042
- Date Listed:29/03/2023
- Last Edited:29/03/2023
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Pickup Only
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