Tribal Art - 2nd September 2015
Lot 646
A Hermit Island carrying bowl
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £6200
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Description
A Hermit Island carrying bowl, Micronesia, of canoe shape, with pierced lugs and allover dog tooth edging, the sides and base with recessed rectangular panels, 55cm long.
cf. A.J.P. Meyer, Oceanic Art, p. 625, pl. 720/721 for similar examples.