Dugong net float
Tehadio village, Suau Island, Papua New Guinea
Wood
10.5 inches long (26.5 cm)
Mid 20th century
Provenance:
Collected by Anthony JP Meyer and Harry Beran in January 1987
Marcia and John Friede, The Jolika Collection, Rye NY
This net float was used to fish for dugong and was imbued with magical powers, as it was placed in the center of the net as the only carved float. It has a double bird head motif at one end and the dry patina of wood used in salt water.
$1800
