Lot 0437

Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Bowl

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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Bowl

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik River Province, Boiken, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine circular bowl, hand-carved from hard wood, with a flat base decorated with an encircled low-relief star motif. One side of the rounded walls has an engraved abstract zoomorphic face with a perforated nostril doubling as a handle attachment or a suspension loop when not in use, and the opposite exterior wall bears a ridge handle with a pair of small perforations. A lovely example covered in matte brown patina across all surfaces. Size: 10.5" W x 3.8" H (26.7 cm x 9.7 cm).

Provenance: ex-Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away., acquired at Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA; ex-Alan Naftalis estate, acquired from Michael Hamson Annex in 2008. Sold for the benefit of The Jewish Theological Seminary.

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Condition

Several stable hairline fissures across body and rim, light encrustations within interior, minor abrasions, and softening to some finer carved details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great brown patina throughout. Old inventory label along interior rim.

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Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Bowl

Name: Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Boiken Wood Food Bowl
SKU: 178217338
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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