Lot 12: A fine Tami Islands Bowl in the form of a turtle, New Guinea

Huon gulf/Tami Island, Papua New Guinea; L: 21"

The bowl in the form of a swimming sea turtle, elaborately carved to the bottom with face and fins incised, the reverse with a carved face and additional designs. Overall dark lustrous surface. Some restoration to the head of the turtle though all from original pieces. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Field collected by John C. Edler, former curator of the Hemmiter collection.

Price Realized: $2,200

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