Two Classic Wooden Plates – Turtle Motif (Lake Sentani, 1990s) These two finely carved wooden plates come from the Lake Sentani region, long renowned for its graceful, flowing art traditions. Each piece is shaped as a stylised turtle — a powerful local symbol of fertility, protection and continuity. The carver has worked the wood with a confident hand: smooth lines, balanced proportions and a classic Sentani aesthetic that immediately reveals its origin. The surfaces show a warm, natural patina developed over decades, giving the plates both authenticity and quiet elegance. Collected around Lake Sentani in the 1990s, these plates represent the region’s distinctive visual language, where everyday objects are elevated into symbolic works of art. They make a striking pair: decorative, meaningful and deeply rooted in Papuan culture. An appealing duo for collectors of Oceanic art, interior stylists, or anyone drawn to the subtle beauty of traditional Papua carving. Condition: Excellent patina, minor age wear consistent with use Packed with care Sending worldwide Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums   Google:Papua Blues Koos Knol