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This is the rating and price for Canoe Prow Ornament, Solomon Islands



Description : Canoe Prow Ornament, Solomon Islands nguzu nguzu Wood with black patina, shell Height 7in (17.5cm) Provenance Matthias L.J. Lemaire, Amsterdam Mathias Komor, New York Alex Arthur, Brussels Kevin Conru, Brussels/London California Private Collection Published Conru, Kevin, African and Oceanic Art, 2004, fig. 43 This figure for a Solomon Islands war canoe is finely carved with full, rounded cheeks below shell-inlaid eyes, an upturned nose and open mouth revealing teeth; the chin rests on hands pressed together; large naturalistic ears with sizeable circular earrings and a cap-like coiffure; the vertical plane in back pierced through twice for attachment to the prow.
Price: 7 650.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 7000 USD-9000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 37
Title : Canoe Prow Ornament, Solomon Islands
Medium : Wood with black patina, shell
Condition report : Old wear and abrasions to the patina on the back element for attachment to the prow and to both ears; abrasions to eyebrows hose and lips; minor nicks, scratches and abrasions throughout. Custom mount.
Bonhams, auctioneer, New York, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African & Oceanic Art
Sale date : 27 Apr 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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