Old Asmat Canoe Prow 22" Traditional Papua Antique Woodcarving Sculpture

Description

This is authentic Asmat Tribe's Sago Bowl
SIZE = L x W x H = 58CM x 25CM x 20CM
Yes we do have an offline store located in
Bali, Indonesia,
to be exact Jalan Patih Jelantik No.57 - Legian kelod
Asmat are an ethnic group of New Guinea, residing in the South Papua province of Indonesia
some of our woodcarving will not stand up alone and photograped using their own dedicated stand and we dont ship our stand because it is quite heavy and increase the shipping cost but just let me know if you want to ship the stand.
All our collection are
guaranteed authentic
, and please look carefully to see the detail
The canoe picture just an example of how canoe prow looks like when it is attached
Here is a little brief about Asmat Tribe's Canoe Prow
PROWHEADS
(TSJI TSJEMEN)
The Prowheads of war canoes are carved in great detail with ancestor figures and headhunting symbols that give the canoe and the men in it the protection and prowess of these representations.
Sometimes a bride price stone axe and/or a syrinx aruanus
sheli will be tied to the prowhead to increase the strength of the warriors
Prowheads may also be carved separately and attached to dugout before going into battle.
In time of peace, the prowhead is removed so that It will not be damaged accidentally when travelling narrow streams or when banking the canoe