Siassi bowls are renowned for their aesthetic qualities. They are typically oval or circular in shape, with smooth, polished surfaces that highlight the natural grain of the wood. Some bowls are plain, while others are adorned with intricate carvings. These carvings can include representations of local fauna, such as birds and fish, or geometric patterns that hold symbolic meaning within the local culture. The Siassi people were part of a vast trade network that connected various groups across the region, including the Tolai people of New Britain, the people of the Huon Peninsula, and other communities along the Papua New Guinean coast. The Siassi Islanders would exchange their bowls, along with other goods like pottery, shells, and carved wooden items, for food, stone tools, and other necessities. The bowls were especially valued for their craftsmanship and often featured intricate carvings and decorations, including abstract patterns and animal motifs. 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