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Older PNG Asmat Figural Ceremonial Sago Platter 28" x 8"w x 2"deep

$ 46.46

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Papua New Guinea
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Artist: Unknown
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Type: Asmat Sago Platter or Plate

    Description

    Hand Crafted Polychrome Asmat New Guinea Carved Figural Sago Platter
    28 inches (71.2 cm) long x 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide x 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep
    Weight: 28 oz. (.8 kg)
    Circa: 1970
    Condition: Very Good: Mild Wear typical of an ethnically used object.
    Description: Sago platters were used by the Asmat for serving the starchy food prepared from the pith of the Sago palm. The platter is ready for hanging display.
    This item was from San Francisco Bay area estate.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available by the USPS.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.