Fine wooden canoe model from Lake Sentani Papua - sentani - West Papua (No reserve price)
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This original wooden model of a traditional Sentani canoe from Lake Sentani, West Papua, dates to the late 20th century and measures 55 cm high, 5 cm wide and 3 cm deep.
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An interesting old wooden canoe model from the Lake Sentani region of West Papua. Carefully carved from wood, this elegant model displays the characteristic long, narrow hull and gracefully pointed ends of traditional Sentani canoes. Particularly attractive are the finely incised decorative patterns along the sides, reflecting the distinctive artistic traditions of the Sentani people. Probably made for educational or demonstration purposes, the model illustrates the importance of canoe building and water transport in the daily life of the communities around Lake Sentani. The beautifully aged wood, with its rich brown patina and visible traces of age, gives the piece considerable charm and character. An unusual example of mid-20th-century Papuan craftsmanship, combining ethnographic interest with elegant sculptural qualities. A particularly appealing collector’s item for enthusiasts of Oceanic art and traditional maritime culture.
Will be packed w care and sent worldwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
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.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateAn interesting old wooden canoe model from the Lake Sentani region of West Papua. Carefully carved from wood, this elegant model displays the characteristic long, narrow hull and gracefully pointed ends of traditional Sentani canoes. Particularly attractive are the finely incised decorative patterns along the sides, reflecting the distinctive artistic traditions of the Sentani people. Probably made for educational or demonstration purposes, the model illustrates the importance of canoe building and water transport in the daily life of the communities around Lake Sentani. The beautifully aged wood, with its rich brown patina and visible traces of age, gives the piece considerable charm and character. An unusual example of mid-20th-century Papuan craftsmanship, combining ethnographic interest with elegant sculptural qualities. A particularly appealing collector’s item for enthusiasts of Oceanic art and traditional maritime culture.
Will be packed w care and sent worldwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’
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.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
sentani
Country of Origin
West Papua
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Fine wooden canoe model from Lake Sentani Papua
Height
55 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
