Asmat - Papua New Guinea

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A wooden prow ornament from an Asmat outrigger canoe, carved by Kwus from the village of Tareo, dating to the mid-20th century, measuring 73 cm wide, 15 cm deep and 25 cm high, in good condition, from a private collection and authentic as original.

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Beautiful prow ornament originating from an Asmat prauw (dugout canoe). Collected in the 1960s or 1970s by Jac Hoogerbrugge and came directly from his collection. Carved by Kwus from the village of Tareo. See the collection note and drawing by Hoogerbrugge.

In-situ photograph by Jac Hoogerbrugge who is also depicted in the large Asmat book by Hoogerbrugge on page 252.

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Number of objects

Ethnic group/ culture

Asmat

Country of Origin

Papua New Guinea

Period

Mid 20th century

Material

Wood

Condition

Good condition

Height

25 cm

Width

73 cm

Depth

15 cm

Provenance

Private collection

Authenticity

Original/official

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