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AC-0103

Canoe Prow Carving

Asmat, Papua & West Papua

An openwork prow carving with a reclining figure and bird forms, whitened with lime.

Rp 50.000.000

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Catalogue no.: AC-0103
Region: Asmat, Papua & West Papua
Culture: Asmat
Category: Canoe & Architectural Carving
Materials: Wood, Lime
Dimensions: H 38 × W 112 × D 14 cm
Period: Late 20th century
Catalogued: 28 September 2026

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Condition report

Good. Two small old breaks to the openwork, stable and unrestored. Lime surface uneven.

Provenance

No ownership history is documented for this object. Ask the gallery for the current state of research.

Notes

Canoes are central to life in the river-laced lowlands, and carved prows are a recognised form in museum collections from the region.

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