Patick with Victoria Crowned Pigeon, New Guinea Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Michael Hamson, South Pacific Art
At the start of a long hike in a remote part of Western Province near the Upper Fly River my man Patrick bought this beautiful Victoria Crowned Pigeon to bring back to Wewak to keep as a pet. Unfortunately the bird had been injured being captured. Over the long week's walk through rough terrain Patrick tried nursing the bird back to health. His efforts were unsuccessful. Alas...in the end, over a camp fire...