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Ramu River, Canoe prows, pair

Description

Ramu River
Canoe prows, pair

Papua New Guinea
carved wood
44 h x 8.5 w x 12.5 d in (112 x 22 x 32 cm)

Provenance: P.N.G. Art, Papua New Guinea | Acquired from the previous in 1992, Collection of Marlene Shatkin, Winnetka, IL

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Wood shows cracks, splits, brittleness, and losses throughout. One example with large break to figural face. Both examples with some wax residue, discoloration, and soiling throughout. There is a protruding screw through one example.

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Ramu River, Canoe prows, pair

Lot 0152

Estimate $2,000-$3,000Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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