Lot 79
Fine early Ramu Feast Bowl, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved hardwood and natural pigments. Old wood burnished food feasting ceremonial bowl with crocodile handles from the Lower Ramu River of Papua New Guinea. These ornamental feasting and ceremonial bowls are used on special occasions to serve pudding known as Pollom and Yams. Not only is this style bowl being used during ceremonial village feasts, but it is an essential part of the traditional bride price.
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Provenance:
- Ex Eric Coote Collection, New South Wales Private collection, New South Wales. Dimensions:
- Approx L71 x 30cm. Exhibited:
- 930 Literature:
- Decorative Art Medium:
- Ethnographic & Indigenous Artifacts Circa:
- Pacific Islands
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