Lot 14: A fine Huon Gulf swimming board, New Guinea

North Coast, Papua New Guinea; H: 55 1/2"

The board with the lower two thirds undecorated, the top with a long snouted face and typical scrollwork. The designs well integrated about the central raised zoomorph head. Such boards though not true 'surfboards' were used to aid in personal flotation near the shoreline. A rare and fine example. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Ex. Ed Glauder, CA

Price Realized: $300

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