Sago scale 65 cm - Asmat - West Papua (No Reserve Price)

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Sagoschaal 65 cm, a hand‑carved Asmat sago tray from West Papua dating to the late 20th century, with an ancestral head handle, relief motifs on the base, dimensions 65.5 x 15.8 x 6.3 cm and weight 670 g, not supplied with a stand, in good condition.

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This fantastic artwork is a must-have for any collector of memorabilia related to the culture and ethnicity of the islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Asmat Sago bowl with an ancestor head as a handle is a hand-carved tribal artifact from New Guinea. This primitive and unique Sago bowl was used for both practical and ceremonial purposes; it is made from the bottom end of the leaf of the Sago palm. The base is decorated with relief carvings of 'bispane' and 'ainor,' and the handle is shaped with the head of an ancestor.

These trays were used to serve roasted balls of sago larvae to guests. The figures are facing upwards so they are visible when in use. When not in use, they are placed upside down on a rack above the owner's head, allowing them to stay in contact with each other. Painted with traces of lime and red ochre. The Sago Tray is a unique piece that adds character and authenticity to any collection. The item is unaltered and is an authentic specimen from New Guinea.

Dimensions: 65.5 x 15.8 x 6.3 cm
Weight: 670 g

This fantastic artwork is a must-have for any collector of memorabilia related to the culture and ethnicity of the islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Asmat Sago bowl with an ancestor head as a handle is a hand-carved tribal artifact from New Guinea. This primitive and unique Sago bowl was used for both practical and ceremonial purposes; it is made from the bottom end of the leaf of the Sago palm. The base is decorated with relief carvings of 'bispane' and 'ainor,' and the handle is shaped with the head of an ancestor.

These trays were used to serve roasted balls of sago larvae to guests. The figures are facing upwards so they are visible when in use. When not in use, they are placed upside down on a rack above the owner's head, allowing them to stay in contact with each other. Painted with traces of lime and red ochre. The Sago Tray is a unique piece that adds character and authenticity to any collection. The item is unaltered and is an authentic specimen from New Guinea.

Dimensions: 65.5 x 15.8 x 6.3 cm
Weight: 670 g

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat
Country of Origin
West Papua
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Sago scale 65 cm
Height
65.5 cm
Width
15.8 cm
Depth
6.3 cm
Weight
670 g
Sold by
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Objects sold
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