Huon Gulf Canoe Stanchion
Huon Gulf Canoe Stanchion, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, elongated form, the domed base supporting an oblong pierced shaft ended by a circular motif, all surmounted by a crescent-shaped terminal and decorated with an incised curvilinear design, used to elevate the sitting platform above the cargo area of a trading canoe, with metal stand, lg. 38 in.
Provenance: Nancy Sibray collection, Somis, California; California; Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Estimate $1,800-2,400
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Huon Gulf Canoe Stanchion, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, 20th century, elongated form, the domed base supporting an oblong pierced shaft ended by a circular motif, all surmounted by a crescent-shaped terminal and decorated with an incised curvilinear design, used to elevate the sitting platform above the cargo area of a trading canoe, with metal stand, lg. 38 in.
Provenance: Nancy Sibray collection, Somis, California; California; Michael Hamson Oceanic Art, Palos Verdes Estates, California.
Estimate $1,800-2,400
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.