20"x8,5"x2.5” STUNNING 1 OF A KIND HAND CARVED KWILA WOOD MUSEUM MASTERPIECE SAGO PLATTER DISH BOWL WITH TEAR SHAPED MOTHER OF PEARL INSERTS & DELICATE LACY BORDERS BY RENOWNED TRIBAL SCULPTOR TROBRIAND ISLANDS MELANESIA SOUTH PACIFIC COLLECTOR 2A103
RARE, OCEANIC ART, MUSEUM-QUALITY MASTERPIECE, HAND CARVED BLOND KWILA WOOD BOWL WITH MOTHER OF PEARL INLAYS & SHELL TRAPS FOR EYES, FROM THE REMOTE TROBRIAND ISLANDS
This is a very large, thick, solid and heavy hand carved bowl carved from one solid piece of kwila wood
SIZE: 20"L x 8.5"W x 2.5"Depth
Item 2A103
We have previously sold similar pieces in the $800.00 range. However, we recently closed our gallery and are now liquidating. Therefore, we have greatly reduced our prices and are offering this item for less than 1/2 price.
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This Museum worthy Melanesian Massim Kula Trobriand hand carved blonde Kwila wood bowl is a masterpiece of hand carving from a sculpter artist from a very primitive culture. Quite unique in design and craftmanship
An elegant hand carved border is adorned with inserts of mother of pearl inlays glued with natural gum glues or sap obtained from trees.