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PAPUA NEW GUINEA KAMBOT FOLK ART STORY BOARD HAND CARVED WOOD HIGH RELIEF - $375 - (Murfreesboro, AR)

Very nice Papua, New Guinea story board that retains the rich white, black ash & orange ocher colors. It's wood & carved in high relief. It depicts wildlife- crocodile, birds, fish, spider as well as trees, grasses and ocean waves. There is a woven reed loop so it can be hung. It measures 23" long x 8 1/4" tall x 2 1/4" high. It weighs about 3 1/4 lbs. Excellent condition & still have the rich colors from the white paint, black ash & orange ocher, which means it's pretty much in its original condition. This story board is from the Kambot Tribe of Papua New Guinea. It is a tradition of the Kambot Tribe in the lower Sepik region to carve a wooden board which tells a story. Storyboard have different themes- village life, adventures, wild animals & spirits. They are displayed in men's houses as decorations. The storyboard is finished with wax from the milk of the Kapiak Tree & the details are highlighted by white lime, black ash & ocher. Shipping is USPS Priority to the U.S. for $50.00, which delivers in 1 - 3 business days. I only charge actual shipping costs so if the cost is less, you will be refunded the difference. Please see my other listing for New Guinea yam masks.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA KAMBOT FOLK ART STORY BOARD HAND CARVED WOOD HIGH RELIEF

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Posted in Murfreesboro, AR, Antiques
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