Bowl - Wood - Asmat

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Surya Rutten
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Has over 25 years' experience in Asian art and owned an art gallery.

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Asmat wood food bowl from Papua New Guinea, 55 cm long and 55 cm wide, in fair condition with possibly minor parts missing and chips at the ends, dating to ca. 1930–1940, with a custom stand and provenance from a Dutch military officer who collected it in the 1950s.

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Description from the seller

PNG Asmat food bowl, collected in the 1950’s.
Length 55 cm, minor chips to the ends.
Provenance: Dutch military officer who came back to The Netherlands in the late 50’s. Comes with a custom made stand.

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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PNG Asmat food bowl, collected in the 1950’s.
Length 55 cm, minor chips to the ends.
Provenance: Dutch military officer who came back to The Netherlands in the late 50’s. Comes with a custom made stand.

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
Title additional information
Asmat
Country of origin
Papua New Guinea
Material
Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
0 cm
Width
55 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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