Rare Wooden Presentation Bowl – Chief, Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands A finely carved wooden presentation bowl from the Marovo Lagoon region of the Solomon Islands, traditionally associated with local chiefs. The bowl is decorated with elegant relief carvings depicting a frigate bird and fish, powerful symbols within the maritime culture of the Solomon Islands. The frigate bird represents mastery of the sea and sky, while fish symbolize abundance and the importance of the ocean in daily life. Such bowls were used during ceremonial presentations of food, especially during gatherings where status and generosity were displayed by community leaders. The carving style is characteristic of the Marovo Lagoon area, known for its refined woodworking traditions and strong oceanic imagery. Highlights • Origin: Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands • Material: Hand-carved wood • Motifs: Frigate bird and fish • Function: Ceremonial / presentation bowl • Provenance: Private collection • Period: 20th century A beautiful example of Oceanic carving, combining sculptural elegance with cultural meaning. Packed with care Sending worldwide Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums   Google:Papua Blues Koos Knol