Bidspirit auction | VANUATU CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE #2

VANUATU CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE #2 - A vintage carved wood sculpture, purchased in Vanuatu circa 1967. Carved sculptures in Vanuatu are often made from wood, stone, coral, or volcanic materials. They can depict animals, birds, fish, canoes, and bowls. Carved from fern wood, these sculptures are commissioned by men to mark their advancement in society. They are displayed during ceremonies and then left to decay. This sculpture measures 24'' H x 8'' W x 7'' D.