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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Splash Board

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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Splash Board
Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Splash Board
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Description
Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. early 20th century CE. A symmetrically-carved light wood splash board with fantastical motifs. On the upper part is a highly abstract face composed of swirls, with two big eyes on either side; on the lower part is a series of linear, geometric snakes wrapped around themselves above a floral motif. These particular items were used on outrigger canoes as protective splash boards. They are also sometimes called gope. Although splash boards are used throughout the South Pacific, the shape of this one suggests it is from Calvados Island, in East Sepik. Size: 21.5" W x 28.4" H (54.6 cm x 72.1 cm)

Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection

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Condition
Slight surface wear and staining, especially on the bottom portion.
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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wooden Splash Board

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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