Carved Coconut Oil Pot Lid, Tonga, Polynesian Art, Tongan Art, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Carved Coconut
This beautifully carved coconut was the lid to a Tongan oil container. It has bands of relief carved crosshatching radiating from a circular center. The piece has a wonderful dark brown aged patina. It dates to the mid 19th century, is 4 ¾” (12.2 cm) in height and sells for $1400. Questions?