Zemanek-Münster

Bowl

Westneuguinea / Westpapua (Irian Jaya), Asmat
sold EUR 550
Provenance
Paul Brandt, Amsterdam, June 1975, lot 1693
Size
H: 65 cm
H: 25.6 inch

Description

mangrove wood, remains of white, red and black pigment, traditional motifs (flying fox, “bipane”) in high relief on the backside, handle in shape of anthropomorphic head, slightly dam., missing parts, insect caused damage, traces of weathering and old age, strong abrasion of paint


Comparing literature

Helfrich, Klaus u.a., Asmat, Berlin 1996, p. 295 f.

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