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Asmat canoe Prow with Avian Image

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Item Details

Description

A fine Asmat figural prow. Coastal Asmat, West Papua (Formerly Irian Jaya). In the form of a stylized bird, likely a hornbill, with openwork carving around it and remains of white pigment and red infill in some of the incised lines.The Asmat carve elaborate canoe prows and the present example likely represents a hornbill; a bird associated with headhunting by the Asmat. While many Asmat prows display complex multi-figural imagery, this simpler prow depicts a single powerful primary image. Acquired by Marc Seidler C. 1983. Measures 33.5 inches long x 14.5 inches tall.

Condition

Good, weathered

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Asmat canoe Prow with Avian Image

Name: Asmat canoe Prow with Avian Image
SKU: 154579531
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

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