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20th C. PNG Sepik River Polychrome Sago Bowl
20th C. PNG Sepik River Polychrome Sago Bowl
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**Originally Listed At $150**

Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River region, mid-20th century CE. A fine example of a kamana, a ceramic, incised and painted conical bowl used to serve sago, the starchy core of the sago palm that is a major food staple for the Sawos people and their neighbors in the Middle Sepik region. This example is decorated with abstract leaf-like motifs in orangey-red and white clay-based pigments. Size: 9.5" W x 4.75" H (24.1 cm x 12.1 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection acquired before 2000

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Condition
Small repair on rim. Nice, bright colors.
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20th C. PNG Sepik River Polychrome Sago Bowl

Estimate $100 - $150
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Starting Price $50
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