Huon Gulf Stanchion, Papua New Guinea, Ex Jolika Collection of Marcia and John Friede, Rye, New York

A Beautifully worn Huon Gulf Canoe Stanchion, Morobe Province, polychrome decoration, soft deep patina.  Early 20th Century, Papua New Guinea. Rich Coloured ochres L91.45cm. Assembled vertically, prongs up supporting sitting and cargo platforms on trading canoes passing between Tami, Umboi and West New Ireland.
Collected by Loed Van Bussel, in situ.
Ex Renaud Vanuxem, Paris. 2002
David Rosenthal, USA.
Ex Marc Franklin, USA
Ex Jolika Collection of Marcia and John Friede, Rye New York
Ex Michael Hamson, Los Angeles.
Published in Michael Hamson’s
"New Guinea Art from Astrolobe Bay to Morobe", Plate 83 on pages 196/197.
David Rosenthal, USA.
Ex Wayne Heathcote, USA.
Price on request