Korwar Outrigger Canoe Prow With Carved Wooden Decoration Of Interlacing Patterns And Head. Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Png.
An elegant canoe prow carved with interlacing patterns and a protective ancestor's head with a distinctive arrow-shaped nose. The headdress is pierced with holes for cassowary feathers. The wood has a beautiful dark patina, and it sits on a fine, matching brass base. Korwar, Cenderawasih Bay, Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea (Indonesia). Mid-20th century.
950 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Height: 74cm
Reference (ID): 1677188
Availability: In stock
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