NEW GUINEA TAMI ISLAND, SIASSI, IRON WOOD BOWL
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$395.00
A ceremonial feast bowl from the Tami or Siassi Islands of Papua New Guinea.
Typically carved from a single piece of dark hardwood like kwila, this bowls feature a characteristic elongated, navette-like shape. They are traditionally decorated with intricate relief carvings along the exterior, often depicting animal motifs such as serpents. Historically, these bowls were highly valued commodities used for ceremonial feasts, marriages, and as a form of bride price within regional trade
Size: 23" long x 9" wide x 5" tall
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