Papua New Guinea

Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea

Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea

Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea
This is a powerful old figure that once graced a canoe prow used around the islands just offshore the Sepik River delta. Auctioneers and Appraisers of Antiques and Fine Art. The figure has near-perfect symmetry and balance and all the authentic characteristics that make Oceanic art so attractive to collectors. It measures approximately 10 inches (high) x 7 inches (wide) x 6 inches (deep).

It comes with a custom-made stand. On the stand, it measures 12 inches high. It is in very good condition, with expected losses to some of the wood and color due to prolonged exposure to the ocean saltwater.

The item "Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea" is in sale since Wednesday, January 2, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Indonesian".

The seller is "sdpilgrimsoul2012" and is located in Carlsbad, California. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia, South africa, New Zealand, Egypt, Reunion.

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Papua New Guinea
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available


Fine old Lower Sepik carved-wood canoe prow ornament, Papua New Guinea