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Late 19th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Dish

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Late 19th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Dish

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Description

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province, Boiken peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden bowl of rounded form known as a kamunggu with a smooth basin meant for plating and serving food. The exterior surfaces are incised with curvilinear and abstract zoomorphic motifs, and the bowl has a deep brown patina. Size: 12.5" L x 12.125" W (31.8 cm x 30.8 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex New England, USA collection, acquired from Skinner Auction, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Condition

Large fissures on opposite sides of walls, with light abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout. Old inventory label within basin. Mounted with modern metal loop and wire for suspension.

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Late 19th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Dish

Name: Late 19th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Dish
SKU: 126829371
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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