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THBEarly 20th c. Papua New Guinea Huon Gulf Wood Bird Bowl
Lot 11
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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Oceania, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Huon Gulf, possibly Tami Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. A zoomorphic bowl carved from wood and highlighted with natural pigments, in the form of a stylized bird - possibly a frigatebird or another coastal species - rendered with flaring wings, tab tail, and protruding head. The protruding elements and exterior of the basin are incised with patterns that are infilled in red and white pigments, creating a vibrant surface design of ovoids, dots, and curvilinear motifs. This bowl was probably employed for serving ritual foods such as mashed taro or sago during significant occasions - perhaps marking the end of mourning or serving as bride price. Its elevated visual language and craftsmanship may also reflect associations with wealth and social status. Size: 14" L x 8.5" W x 3.5" H (35.6 cm x 21.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
Exhibited: "Hands on... Culture Shock!" Ralph T. Coe Foundation for the Arts, Santa Fe, NM. Hands-On Curatorial Program 2015. April 25 - December 31, 2015.
Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; acquired in 2002 from Taylor Dale (TAD) Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; ex-English collection.
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#196068Chips and abrasions to tips of wings and underside of basin has a shallow surface gouge. Stable hairline fissure in the right wing. Fading and losses to pigment. Modern white paint splatter on the bowl's interior.Condition
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