Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Zoomorphic Dish
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**Originally Listed At $600**
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ramu River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An intriguing wooden betel dish featuring abstract avian figures supporting the shallow basin with their heads and arms. Two identical and janiform bird creatures form the pedestal, and these figures have distinctive long, curved beaks that form loops, a classic style from this region. Incised motifs above and below the birds may represent additional faces or zoomorphic forms. Two arms reach upward and two long necks with additional avian heads and looped beaks support to the ovoid dish. These stylized creatures likely represent ancestor spirits. Such dishes were used for grinding betel nuts, which were commonly chewed for their narcotic properties. A wonderful example of the form with animistic symbolism! Size: 5" W x 7.375" H (12.7 cm x 18.7 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000
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#162943
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Ramu River region, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An intriguing wooden betel dish featuring abstract avian figures supporting the shallow basin with their heads and arms. Two identical and janiform bird creatures form the pedestal, and these figures have distinctive long, curved beaks that form loops, a classic style from this region. Incised motifs above and below the birds may represent additional faces or zoomorphic forms. Two arms reach upward and two long necks with additional avian heads and looped beaks support to the ovoid dish. These stylized creatures likely represent ancestor spirits. Such dishes were used for grinding betel nuts, which were commonly chewed for their narcotic properties. A wonderful example of the form with animistic symbolism! Size: 5" W x 7.375" H (12.7 cm x 18.7 cm)
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#162943
Condition
Signs of use and heavy patina on dish basin. Minor surface abrasions and light mineral deposits. Great details!
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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Zoomorphic Dish
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