An Oceanic carved wood vessel
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Description
An Oceanic carved wood vessel
Early/mid-20th century
Appears unmarked
Possibly a ceremonial vessel from Papua New Guinea, the tripod cylindrical vessel with all-over high relief carving depicting stylized masks, wave motifs, and animals including a snake, scorpion, and crocodile
43.5" H x 16.5" Dia.
Early/mid-20th century
Appears unmarked
Possibly a ceremonial vessel from Papua New Guinea, the tripod cylindrical vessel with all-over high relief carving depicting stylized masks, wave motifs, and animals including a snake, scorpion, and crocodile
43.5" H x 16.5" Dia.
Condition
Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age and use. Scattered shrinkage cracks throughout. Likely a functional item that was used repeatedly and shows wear and tear commensurate to use. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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An Oceanic carved wood vessel
Estimate $200 - $300
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