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Spirit board "gope" - Papua New Guinea - Gulf, Elema

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Spirit board "gope" - Papua New Guinea - Gulf, Elema

Item Details

Description

wood, remains of red ochre and lime,

"Gope" boards were often carved from the curved sides of old canoes, which is evident in the present board.
H: 126 cm, H: 49,6 inch

Provenance:
John & Marcia Friede, Rye, USA

Continent: Oceania

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Spirit board "gope" - Papua New Guinea - Gulf, Elema

Name: Spirit board \"gope\" - Papua New Guinea - Gulf, Elema
SKU: 174170353
Price: 2500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €2,500 - €5,000

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Starting Price €2,500

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