NEW GUINEA PAPUAN GULF KEREWA GOPE BOARD
Origin:
Period/Date: Circa 1940's-50's
Materials: Wood, ocher pigments, lime, and charcoal paint
Dimensions: Height 60.75" (154 cm), Width 14" (35.5 cm)
Description: Here's a large impressive Gope Board "hohao" featuring a classic skeletal-like spirit figure with prominent eyes. Its navel is a focal point on the torso. As many boards are, this one was cut from the side of a dugout canoe. The board served as an emblem that conveyed meaning about the clan group. This one is deeply carved and has a suspension hole on top. In good condition showing obvious use expect for some pigment loss, small dings and scratches as would be expected.
Price: $1700 FREE SHIPPING in USA With (Buy Now) Feature!
Price: $2000 Price for over seas shipments
