Papua New Guinea

Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

To see more fine oceanic artefacts. This is a rare fabulous Carved Wood Round Ornate Stool from the Black Water Region, Papua New Guinea. An old Sepik stool, of wood, decorated with geometric motifs in relief and polychrome pigments.

This stool is carved out of a single piece of wood with clan ochres. Stools of this type were only used by high-ranking tribal officials; most likely an orator or someone affiliated with the village council. The craftsmanship is beautiful, with a stylized male representative of the clan with a burnished finish. These stools are made by master carvers within the tribe.

Estimated age 1970 to 80s. Pre post weight 5.5 kg.

This is not always possible given the sizes and unique packing requirements for each unique piece. Can also insure package if required. STANDS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY ITEM. Pictures make up part of the description. The item "Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic" is in sale since Sunday, November 3, 2019.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bubble_artefacts" and is located in Wurtulla, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Originating Region: Papua New Guinea
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Provenance: Black Water Region
  • Product Type: Carvings

Rare Fabulous Carved Wood Ornate Stool, Blackwater, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic