$500
Fine Massim Model Canoe, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea. Carved and engraved wood, fibre and natural pigments. Well made model of a Kula canoe of the Masawa type, with extensive sculpted and painted decoration. Kula canoes were sea-going vessels with outriggers and sails and were used in the Trobriand Islands for inter-island visits. The most distinctive features of these canoes are the carved splashboards attached at each end of the hull. Approx L93cm. PROVENANCE John Magers Collection, Sydney.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24.20% inc GST*
Online and Autobids:
24.2% inc GST*
