Canoe Wave Splitter
Massim Peoples, Marshall Bennett Islands, Milne Bay area of the Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea
Wood
Early to mid-20th century
31” (79cm) long by 39” (99cm) tall
A large and intricate Massim canoe wave splitter. Carved from a single piece of wood with many bird heads and scrolls on both sides. The surface is weathered from age and use, and probably storage exposed to the elements. Field collected by Harry Beran and Anthony JP Meyer. Harry Beran collection item #HB443. Previously in the collection of Marcia and John Friede. Published in the book “Collecting New Guinea Art” by Michael Hamson, item #29 pages 84 and 85.
$3500
