Kiriwina Island (Trobriand) Canoe Prow
Carved wood with traces of lime and natural pigments, with old paint and ink. Collection note: 'E. Ford (Sir Edward (Ted) Ford 1902-1986) Singketa Vge Kiriwina - Trobriand' (L53.5cm)

PROVENANCE:
Deceased Estate, Melbourne.

OTHER NOTES:
Sir Edward Ford was a professor of Preventive Medicine with particular interest in tropical medicine. In 1938-39 he was doing field studies for the Papuan Administration.

Estimate $400-800