Rare Belau Figurative Bowl from Micronesia

Extremely rare figurative bowl. Probably Belau, Caroline…
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Extremely rare figurative bowl. Probably Belau, Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Early 20th century. Material from this region is almost impossible to find, & most known reside in German Museums. For a very similar treatment of the figures, see 'Oceanic Art,' Kaeppler and Kaufmann, p.548 for a image of a Belau stand, in the British Museum collection, length 48 cm

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