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Bowl, early to mid 20th Century
possibly Boiken culture; Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepi…
Bowl
Bowl, early to mid 20th Century
possibly Boiken culture; Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepi…
Bowl, early to mid 20th Century possibly Boiken culture; Prince Alexander Mountains, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia Wood; 12 1/2 × 12 × 5 in. 2017.10.107 Anonymous Gift

Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls
Culture Boiken
Dateearly to mid 20th Century
Collection SiteEast Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
Made AtEast Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood
Dimensions12 1/2 × 12 × 5 in. (31.8 × 30.5 × 12.7 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
Object number2017.10.107
DescriptionA small dark brown wooden bowl collected from East Sepik Province of Papua New Guinea and dates early to mid-20th century. The bowl features carved geometric designs and incised serpent motifs along the outer rim. The object is noted to possibly originate from the Boiken culture.

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