Fine Vintage Carved Massim Bowl, Trobriand Islands, Papua Guinea, PNG
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:24305538 | Material: Wood |
| Product Type: Carvings | Original/Reproduction: Original |
| Originating Region: Papua New Guinea | Provenance: Trobriand Islands |
| Era: 1960s |
HappyBidding. Please visit our eBay store to view our weekly artefacts auctions andour new website at www.bubbleartefacts.com.auto see more fine oceanic artefacts.Collectedin the 1960's by a manager of a large multi-national firm who spent 25 years livingand working in PNG in the East New Britain area around Kokopo, this is abeautiful vintage carved Massim wooden bowl from the Trobriand Islands of NewGuinea. This is a beautiful Massim bowl shows signs of use and has retained its natura...l pigments and etchings. This bowl is an old artefact with estimated age of the piece between1950’s to 1960’s. This piece is part of a wonderful collection amassed by thisindividual (who wishes to remain anonymous) and her husband over a 25 yearperiod and brought back to Australia in the early 90's. Over 600 pieces intotal.
W – 35 cmD – 10 cmPre-postage weight - 01.3kg
** Pleasenote we do not post to PO boxes in Australia due to our courier partners whichallows us to keep postage low. For our international clients, where possible weare happy to combine items for postage if we can make it cheaper for you. Thisis not always possible given the sizes and unique packing requirements for eachunique piece. Can also insure package if required.**- STANDS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY ITEM –- Pictures make up part of the description –
W – 35 cmD – 10 cmPre-postage weight - 01.3kg
** Pleasenote we do not post to PO boxes in Australia due to our courier partners whichallows us to keep postage low. For our international clients, where possible weare happy to combine items for postage if we can make it cheaper for you. Thisis not always possible given the sizes and unique packing requirements for eachunique piece. Can also insure package if required.**- STANDS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY ITEM –- Pictures make up part of the description –
