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End of the bow of a pirogue representing a figure of an ancestor holding in its long arms the powerful beak of the hornbill.
These bow figures protect the boat and are called "tsji tsjemen".
Wood, black and ochre pigments. Minor cracks and missing parts (tip of the right foot, back, ears).
Asmat culture, Papua New Guinea
Mid 20th century
Size : 48 x 23 cm
Provenance : Jan Lundberg, Malmö, Sweden
Ref: PW0J9CC5MR
Condition | Good |
Style | Tribal Art (Oceanic Canoe of Tribal Art Style) |
Period | 20th century (Oceanic Canoe 20th century) |
Length (cm) | Asmat |
Width (cm) | 23 cm |
Height (cm) | 48 cm |
Materials | Wood |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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