Item: OA.0100

This stylised carving has a representation of a human figure which is detachable, and are referred to in literature as a “Soul-Boat” (Bodrogi, 1959; Spiegel, 1971). This example dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. It was collected on the Trobriand Islands by a visiting dentist, approximately 1930.

Dimensions: 29 cm wide, 22 cm tall (n: 11.5 and 9 inches)

Condition: Patina dark and fading surfaces; errosion of lime-fill; left projection upper surface of the canoe with small chip to surface.

VIEW and purchase this object at: CAPITAL BAZAAR:
5/37 Townsville Street, Fyshwick Canberra. Can also be bought and posted by contacting managment via links:
www.capitalbazaar.com.au and ; [email protected]