365: AN ADMIRALTY ISLANDS NEW GUINEA FRIGATE BIRD BOWL

The 18th/19th century carved wood feast bowl attributed to the Melansian People of Admiralty Island, Papua, New Guinea the bird form with pronounced head and openwork 'wing' handles, raised on four integral post feet, as found with damage.
Measures 8 x 9.5 x 13.5 inches.
As found condition with ice patina, damage, loss, age splits, as shown.
$75 - $150