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Sepik River Kamana (Sago Bowl)
- Item Number
- 204
- Estimated Value
- 65 USD
- Sold
- 62 USD to kde18d25a
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to TUCSON PRESIDIO TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION (tax ID 860687426) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 9 - Bid History
Item Description
The Sawos and neighboring groups in the Middle Sepik region in northeast New Guinea have a highly developed ceramic tradition that remains active today. The most ornate Sawos vessels are kamana, incised and painted conical bowls used to serve sago, a staple food prepared from the starchy core of the sago palm. The bowls are made by women and decorated by men. Although their imagery can include supernatural subjects, kamana serve as ordinary food bowls. When in use, they are placed in a ring of plaited cane to hold the bowl upright. At other times, they are inverted to allow the designs to be seen. The patterns usually consist of geometric motifs, and figural compositions are rare.
This Sepik River Kamana (Sago Bowl) measures 21" long by 10" wide.
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