Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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Asmat ritual food bowl in wood from Papua New Guinea, dating to the mid-20th century, decorated with Asmat motifs and two ancestral heads at each end, one with pierced nose and ears; dimensions 91 cm high by 11 cm wide by 6 cm deep, from a private collection, not sold with a stand, in reasonable condition.

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Asmat (Ritual) food bowl, used for sago or larvae of the Rhinoceros Beetle. Originating from a Dutch official (known to the seller) and collected in the 1960s. Repaired crack. Decorated with typical Asmat motifs and two ancestor heads at each end. One of them has a pierced nose and ears.

Asmat (Ritual) food bowl, used for sago or larvae of the Rhinoceros Beetle. Originating from a Dutch official (known to the seller) and collected in the 1960s. Repaired crack. Decorated with typical Asmat motifs and two ancestor heads at each end. One of them has a pierced nose and ears.

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
Papua New Guinea
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
91 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
6 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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