Papua New Guinea

OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea

OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea

OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. This old bowl has the very typical circular design in the centre, with geometric motifs. That suggest different forms from the natural world - in this case, a frog. An important place in Sepik mythology and a view of the world. But what makes this bowl special.

Is the large, 3-dimensional face beautifully carved outside the central motif. This bowl has obviously been used over many generations. Size: 27.8 cm (diameter).


OLD FOOD BOWL, Boiken people, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea