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19th C. Trobriand Islands Massim Wood Feast Bowl

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19th C. Trobriand Islands Massim Wood Feast Bowl

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Description

**Originally Listed At $450**

Oceania, Melanesia, Trobriand Islands, Massim peoples, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive, hand-carved wooden bowl of a dark-brown hue with a round but stable base, expanding walls, a flat rim adorned with an incised zigzag-adorned stripe, and a deep basin. One side of the exterior boasts a raised handle with a pair of circular bulbs on either end of a curved body, and the other end bears a raised circular boss. Bowls like this were used in feast settings and typically held large quantities of various foodstuffs. A fine patina envelops this wonderful example from the Massim! Size: 13.9" W x 4.125" H (35.3 cm x 10.5 cm).

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Michael Evans collection, New Zealand

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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.

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Condition

One minor fissure along rim, softening to some incised details, and light encrustations within recessed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout.

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19th C. Trobriand Islands Massim Wood Feast Bowl

Name: 19th C. Trobriand Islands Massim Wood Feast Bowl
SKU: 112338547
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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Starting Price $200

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