Siassi or Tami Island Circumcision Bowl, Huan Gulf, Papua New Guinea
length 10in (25.4cm)
finely carved in deep hollowed lozenge form, the underneath carved in high relief; highlights of lime accentuate the delicate and intricate incising; smooth varied dark brown/black patina.
Provenance:
Field Collected by Richard Aldridge
Private Collection, Chicago
finely carved in deep hollowed lozenge form, the underneath carved in high relief; highlights of lime accentuate the delicate and intricate incising; smooth varied dark brown/black patina.
Provenance:
Field Collected by Richard Aldridge
Private Collection, Chicago
Sold for
US$ 375
inc. premium
Category: Ethnographic Art / African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
Auction terms and conditions
Contacts
Fredric Backlar
Bonhams
Work
7601 W. Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles,
90046
United States
WorkTel:
+1 323 436 5416
FaxFax: +1 323 850 5843
Specialist
-
African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art