Μακρινή παλαιότερη πλάκα Σέντανι - hoteh - Sentani - Δυτική Παπούα (χωρίς τιμή ασφαλείας)

Old Ritual Bowl West Papua (New Guinea)
Authentic, ritually used bowl with spectacular carved motifs. thebowl shows deep patina from long use and ritual handling, carrying the aura of age and tradition. The motifs are bold, dynamic, and full of symbolic meaning, reflecting the rich spiritual life of the people who created and used them.

Such bowls were not only functional but also sacred, used in ceremonial contexts to serve food or offerings. Their weathered surfaces and striking designs make them powerful collector’s pieces with strong presence.

Provenance: Field-collected, Papua New Guinea
Condition: Old, ritually used, with rich patina


A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums

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

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