Vintage stone canoe prow figurehead Nguzunguzu house idol 1970's SOLOMON ISLANDS main view

Vintage stone canoe prow figurehead Nguzunguzu house idol 1970's SOLOMON ISLANDS

SKU:
BM51
$138.66
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Width:
21.00 (cm)
Height:
26.00 (cm)
Depth:
27.00 (cm)
Condition:
Used
Current Stock:
1
Minimum Purchase:
1 unit
Maximum Purchase:
1 unit
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Description

Vintage stone canoe prow figurehead Nguzunguzu house idol 1970's SOLOMON ISLANDS. Medium size. Figural shaped. Natural. Carved stone. Depiction of a warrior. Known as a Nguzunguzu or Toto isu or Musu musu also written as: Nguzu nguzu, Totoisu and Musumusu - a canoe figure (also used as household idol). They were fastened to the canoe prow at the waterline, so that it dipped in the sea as the vessel rode the ocean swells, it served as a supernatural guardian, protecting the crew during the hazardous voyage and ensuring the success of the expedition, whether for fishing or head-hunting enemies (at home our in travels). Hand carved. Made in Solomon Islands likely in 1970's. Sourced within the Mornington Peninsula.

Very Good Vintage Condition, as photographed. Chipped lips.

Approx measurements:
6cm W X 9.5cm H X 10.5cm D, 356g.

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