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Vintage 20th Cent. PNG/Trobriand/Massim Islands serving bowl LARGE
$225
Offered for sale is this stunning vintage Papua New Guinea/Trobriand/Massim Islands carved wooden serving tray, post-WW2 and most likely dating from the 1960-80’s.
Shaped from a single piece of hardwood(!), this bowl references classical elements of high quality carving from Papua New Guinea/Trobriand/Massim Islands.
The carver has skilfully crafted a highly-stylised, anthropomorphic form of an elongated fish with headprow (in the shape of a spirit/totemic sea creature grasping a fish). A powerful and unique piece, with its strong design and generous size would suit any home for display or use. Imagine this on your large dining table!
The hardwood has developed a lovely warm patina and is in excellent original condition.
Measures 60cm (l) x 20cm (w) x 6cm (h) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
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. 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: OC21010
Shaped from a single piece of hardwood(!), this bowl references classical elements of high quality carving from Papua New Guinea/Trobriand/Massim Islands.
The carver has skilfully crafted a highly-stylised, anthropomorphic form of an elongated fish with headprow (in the shape of a spirit/totemic sea creature grasping a fish). A powerful and unique piece, with its strong design and generous size would suit any home for display or use. Imagine this on your large dining table!
The hardwood has developed a lovely warm patina and is in excellent original condition.
Measures 60cm (l) x 20cm (w) x 6cm (h) approximately.
Please check the pictures as they form part of the item description.
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. 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: OC21010
- Date Listed:03/10/2021
- Last Edited:06/10/2021
- Condition:Used
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