From the shores of Lake Sentani in West Papua comes this remarkable hand-carved sago bowl, collected in the 1990s and dating from approximately the 1980s. More than a utilitarian object, it reflects the artistic tradition and daily life of the Sentani people, whose culture is deeply connected to water, sago, and ceremonial exchange. For generations, sago has been the staple food of the region. Bowls like this were used during communal meals and important gatherings, carrying both practical and social significance. The elegant shape, warm patina, and traces of long use give this piece an authenticity that cannot be imitated. Every cut of the carving speaks of skilled hands and a living tradition. Unlike tourist carvings made for export, this bowl was collected in the field during a period when traditional life around Sentani was still far less influenced by modern materials. Its age, provenance, and honest wear make it an attractive object for collectors of Oceanic art, ethnographic artefacts, and lovers of tribal aesthetics. A beautiful and soulful object from West Papua — carrying the quiet presence of the Sentani lakeside world into any serious collection. We pack securely sending worldwide Alongside my passion for these unique cultural objects, I recently published my book ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam ‘ in which I describe personal encounters and experiences in Papua. Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, ADRIAAN VAN DIS EN HET NIEUWSTE BOEK VAN KOOS KNOL ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Adriaan van Dis besprak p 16 mei 2026 mijn beide boeken in zijn podcast: ‘Van Dis ongefilterd’ hier is de link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S6FzbhX3Ipj5GOMTxfAVA?si=yT5wM4QOTPu_HcL6Mb9aJA Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij. Google: Papua Blues en Ik droomde dat je kwam ( Uitgeverij Noordboek in Gorredijk. Adriaan van Dis besprak p 16 mei 2026 mijn beide boeken in zijn podcast: ‘Van Dis ongefilterd’ hier is de link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S6FzbhX3Ipj5GOMTxfAVA?si=yT5wM4QOTPu_HcL6Mb9aJA