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An old and Used canoe prow ornament, Humboldt Bay area, West…
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Sydney
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17-Aug-2015
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An old and Used canoe prow ornament, Humboldt Bay area, West Papua; on a custom stand, finely carved in the form of a bird and stylized fish. 'I collected these in 1986. When I saw all the canoes had these old canoe ornaments and I asked to buy some, the reaction was quite funny they simply said 'Of course not, we need them for our Canoes for their safety', meaning they still had great importance in their culture. A few people had old ones that were left from relatives and these they were willing to sell.' - Todd Barlin 52 cm
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Tribal: New Guinean