Kamana or Sago Bowl

Kamana or Sago Bowl

A1300-082

Kamana Or Sago Bowl

East Sepik Province

Papua New Guinea

Sawos People

20th C.

Incised Pottery With Pigments

$1195.00



These food bowls, called kamana, originate from the Sawos people in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea. Women construct and fire the vessels while men decorate them using chip-carving techniques and natural pigment paints. Despite their elaborate decorations, the bowls are used for everyday meals, propped up by a circular ring of plaited cane. When not in use, they are kept inverted so their designs can be appreciated.
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