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Hand-carved kwila ("intsia bijuga") wooden bowl of nautical shape, decorated with raised and incised motifs, the entire surface rubbed with black volcanic earth and plant sap.
Traditionally, these oblong bowls held food during ceremonial feasts, the motifs symbolizing family or ancestral affiliations. They were considered family heirlooms and used as dowries. Tami is a tiny island, and the bowls were also traded with neighboring islands for other resources.
Oceania, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Huon Gulf region, Tami Island, late 19th century
Provenance: Estate of Claude de Marteau
Sold with certificate of provenance.
L 71 cm x h 11 cm x l 24 cm
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| Condition | Very good |
| Style | Tribal Art (Oceanic Common and rituals objects of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Oceanic Common and rituals objects 19th century) |
| Country of origin | Papua New Guinea |
| Length (cm) | 71 |
| Height (cm) | 11 |
| Depth (cm) | 24 |
| Weight (Kg) | 2 |
| Materials | Wood |
| Internal reference | 9449-9 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
| Location | 4020, LIÈGE, Belgium |
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