The Nguzu canoe front from the Solomon Islands is an intricately carved and decorated prow often found on traditional war canoes. These canoe fronts, featuring stylized faces and motifs, serve both functional and symbolic purposes. They are believed to embody protective spirits and are a display of the carver's craftsmanship and the clan's identity. The Nguzu prow plays a vital role in ceremonies and warfare, signifying the canoe's readiness for battle or significant events, while also connecting the community to their ancestors and cultural heritage. Collected in the field and in good mint condition Welcome addition to any collection of tribal New Guinea Art We pack securely sending worldwide Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums   Google:Papua Blues Koos Knol #TTSEP