Lot 67: A fine Huon Gulf Feast Bowl

A fine Huon Gulf Feast Bowl, Huon Gulf; Tami or Siassi Islands; Papua New Guinea

The long ovoid bowl beautifully carved with thin walls and darkened, the sides with raised designs in the form of a stylized figure with outstretched arms in the center and squid-like zoomorphs at either end. Remains of white infill. A fine and rare example. L. 39 1/2"

Comments:
Property of a New York Private Collector

Provenance:
Field collected by John C. Edler in the Huon Gulf over 20 years ago

Price Realized: $200

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