容器の竹製の部分と、ベテルヌット用のスプーン。コルワル地域。 - ポム村 ヤペン島 - 西パプア (No reserve price)





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Two related ethnographic objects from the Korwar area, Pom Village, Yapen Island, West Papua: a bamboo part of a container and a wooden betelnut spoon, dating to the mid 20th century, made of wood and bamboo, 12 cm high, 7 cm wide and 7 cm deep, authentic original in excellent condition with provenance from a private collection.
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Rare part of a Bamboo container – Korwar Culture, and a wooden betelnut spoon- Pom Village, Yapen Island, West Papua
A unique and authentic bamboo container from the Korwar cultural area of Yapen Island, West Papua. This traditional part originates from Pom village, located in the Geelvink Bay (Cenderawasih Bay) region, an area renowned for its rich ancestral traditions and exceptional woodcarving heritage.
The surface of the container is beautifully decorated with typical Korwar-style engravings, featuring traditional motifs connected to the spiritual world and ancestral beliefs of the Yapen people. Such engraved bamboo containers were not merely everyday objects but also reflected cultural identity, craftsmanship, and the importance of artistic expression within the community.
The korwar spoon was used for bringing the components for betelnut chewing to the mouth
Collected in the field, this remarkable piece represents the traditional material culture of Yapen Island and offers a rare insight into the artistic traditions of the Korwar people. A fine ethnographic object with strong provenance, appealing to collectors of Oceanic art and tribal artefacts.
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
Rare part of a Bamboo container – Korwar Culture, and a wooden betelnut spoon- Pom Village, Yapen Island, West Papua
A unique and authentic bamboo container from the Korwar cultural area of Yapen Island, West Papua. This traditional part originates from Pom village, located in the Geelvink Bay (Cenderawasih Bay) region, an area renowned for its rich ancestral traditions and exceptional woodcarving heritage.
The surface of the container is beautifully decorated with typical Korwar-style engravings, featuring traditional motifs connected to the spiritual world and ancestral beliefs of the Yapen people. Such engraved bamboo containers were not merely everyday objects but also reflected cultural identity, craftsmanship, and the importance of artistic expression within the community.
The korwar spoon was used for bringing the components for betelnut chewing to the mouth
Collected in the field, this remarkable piece represents the traditional material culture of Yapen Island and offers a rare insight into the artistic traditions of the Korwar people. A fine ethnographic object with strong provenance, appealing to collectors of Oceanic art and tribal artefacts.
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.

