Napa Dance Club – Santa Cruz Islands
A dance club called “Napa” whose shape resembles that of a canoe and of which the majority of black and red pigments remain as well as some areas of white pigments. There are shrinkage cracks on two sides. Used during traditional dances by men lined up in two rows who dance and hit each other. They are generally attributed to Ndende Island, but they are found throughout the Santa Cruz Islands and are believed to have originated in Utupua. See “Art of the Solomon Islands” D.Waite 1982 Geneva, Item #70 for a close example. REGION: Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands MATERIAL: Wood PERIOD: 19th century DIMENSION: 116 x 6 x 5 cm
4 200 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 116 cm
Width: 6 cm
Height: 5 cm
Reference (ID): 1230739
Availability: In stock
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