#36 • Solomon Islands War Canoe Prow Tiola Mana Figure, Nguzunguzu,

Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $450-650 Origin: Solomon Islands Nguzunguzu, 20th Century  Dimensions: 6.5x8in Condition: No signs of scratches of nicks Additional Information: A Nguzunguzu Solomon Islands war canoe Tiola Mana figure carved out of wood with decorative shell inlay throughout the piece. The carving is of a male figure holding a bird with stretched ears. It is believed that the figure would help guide the way through the waters with spirit like that protect the seas and communities.    Provenance is reportedly from Ulrich Kortmann, Germany.