Painted bark, tribal art, Oceanic art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, 105 x 43 cm

Painted bark, tribal art, Oceanic art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, 105 x 43 cm
Unfortunately, this item is no longer available.
Discover a selection of similar items.

Item offered for sale by

See the gallery
This description has been translated and may not be completely accurate. Click here to see the original

<meta charset="UTF-8" />Painted bark collected in the Washkuk Mountains region of Papua New Guinea. Kwoma ethnic group. These paintings on sago palm bark decorate the inside of roofs as well as the pediments of ceremonial houses, and depict in abstract or figurative form the ancestors or beliefs of the clans. Assembled together, they line the ceilings and pediments of these large, prestigious huts. New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has a complete reconstruction of a hut roof decorated with painted bark of this type in its permanent collection... Piece of sago bark and natural pigments. Traces of use. Base available on request. Photos by David & Amélie GODREUIL. Approx. 105 x 43 cm / 230€ shipping included.

Ref: NE4FYMB31E

Style Tribal Art (Oceanic Panels, House posts, Totem of Tribal Art Style)
Period 20th century (Oceanic Panels, House posts, Totem 20th century)
Country of origin Papua New Guinea
Width (cm) 43
Height (cm) 105
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
Location 22700, louannec, France
Antikeo Buyer Guarantee

4 commitments to buy with confidence