Bowl - Wood - Massim

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Massim wooden food bowl from the Tobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, dated circa 1950–1960, measuring 47 cm high, 20 cm wide and 7 cm deep, in good condition with age wear and traces of kaolin.

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Description from the seller

A good Massim food bowl with fine carving and traces of kaolin.
Mid 20th century. Ex. Frans Faber, Amsterdam.
Good condition with good age wear and patina.

Seller's Story

Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art offers a very diverse collection of authentic objects from all over the world. I've had a gallery for 8 years, but nowadays I work mainly online and on selected art fairs like the Tribal art Fair in Amsterdam.
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A good Massim food bowl with fine carving and traces of kaolin.
Mid 20th century. Ex. Frans Faber, Amsterdam.
Good condition with good age wear and patina.

Seller's Story

Jack Nelis Asian and Tribal Art offers a very diverse collection of authentic objects from all over the world. I've had a gallery for 8 years, but nowadays I work mainly online and on selected art fairs like the Tribal art Fair in Amsterdam.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Tobriand Islands
Title additional information
Massim
Country of origin
Papua New Guinea
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
47 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
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