Superb Early 20th C. Papua New Guinea Wood Canoe Model

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Ca. 1930–1949 CE. Oceania, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, ca. 1930s to 1940s CE. An intricate carved and painted wood model of an outrigger canoe with an elevated fishing platform, rendered with remarkable attention to detail. The outrigger is realistically connected to the hull by twin struts lashed with fiber cord, recreating the engineering that allowed these vessels to ride the Pacific swells with stability. Rising from the edges of the platform are three carved and painted decorative uprights, their diamond motifs highlighted in red and black, each terminating in fish. The canoe's prow is adorned with further zoomorphic decoration, including fish and a bird, while its hull is incised with more fish among bold geometric and abstract designs, accented with black, white, and red pigments. Such outrigger canoes were central to life in coastal Papua New Guinea, serving as essential craft for fishing, trade, and inter-island travel. This model, with its complex iconography and carefully painted surface, functions both as a miniature of vital seafaring technology and as a work of art. Size: 28" L x 19.5" W x 8.15" H (71.1 cm x 49.5 cm x 20.7 cm) Size: 8.15" H x 28" L x 19.5" W (20.7 cm H x 71.1 cm L x 49.5 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #197856

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