Antique Rare 1920s Rosewood Carved Papua New Guinea Ancestral Head Piece 50% Off
Antique Rare Ebony like Rosewood Tree Male Papua New Guinea Warrior Bust Hand Carved. The colour of the dense wooded rosewood tree is unique & renowned for its dual mixed colouring of Ebony & Brown swirling that became ideal for Japanese royalty furnishings from the 18th century onwards. This beautifully made male tribal warrior bust was carved in the likeness of a ancestral family member & used to be secured to the head of a large canoe shaped boat that had outer rigging for stabilisation that could carry the clan Chief & up to 14 warriors when going to war against other clans living along rivers or coastal areas including clans that lived on other islands. These Papua New Guinea warriors were known for their bravery, strength & skill in hunting. Well Over 100 years old & in excellent condition for its age. Weighs approximately 3.5 kg.