Nakuma People, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

A wonderful avian sago implement. Used in the production of sago, a staple of the people of this region of the upper Sepik. Carved from hard wood in what could only be described as avian form and highly decorated with abstract motif and facial features. Dark aged patina; with a stable age split running up one side. Mid 20th Century. Custom mounted.

Ex Howarth Collection Melbourne (CH 46).

Height: 54 cm or 21.25 inches.

Price: $750.00 AUD