MASSIM area, Papua New Guinea - Lot 413

MASSIM area, Papua New Guinea Small seat with engraved decoration wood, old brown and honey patina, wear mark (crack and chips) Height Height : 19.5 cm Length : 25 cm Note: The Massim area corresponds to a group of islands in southeastern Papua New Guinea, known for their sculptural production linked to ritual exchanges and prestige. While the best-known objects are lime spatulas and elements associated with the kula exchange system, seats are rarer. This type of small seat is part of a valued domestic use, which may be associated with an individual of status or a ceremonial context. The engraved decoration, often organized in registers, contributes to this emphasis, in an ornamental language specific to production in this area. Diameter: 25 cm