Pair of Massim Canoe Wave Splitters with Bird Designs

Two finely carved Massim canoe wave Splitters, [2], both finely…
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Two finely carved Massim canoe wave Splitters, [2], both finely incised with stylised birds and other Massim designs (one has a small 10 cm repair). Provenance: David Baker collection. David Baker was serving President of the Oceanic Art Society until his death in 2009. He owned the New Guinea gallery in Sydney and travelled widely in the Pacific countries acquiring a significant Oceanic Art collection. Mr. Baker supplied Pacific Art works to many important collections and institutions including the National Gallery of Australia / Todd Barlin collection. 88 x 91 cm, 76 x 81 cm

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  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.

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