Name/Title
Siassi Island Ceremonial CanoeEntry/Object ID
MK_0267Description
Find here a highly decorated model of a war canoe, created in the Siassi Islands for ceremonial purposes.
The body of the wooden model, stained dark, displays crocodile and human forms arong the rim, alongside an exquisite serpentine design. Meanwhile inside, female figures squat in birthing positions at either end of the canoe, thought to represent clan ancestors or possibly reflect the Siassi islanders' creation myths.
This expertly crafted peice, rich in symbolism, offers us a glimpse into the heritage and local traditions of the Siassi people.Made/Created
Place
Island/Archipelago
Siassi IslandCountry
New GuineaContinent
OceaniaDimensions
Height
88 inWidth
12 inLength
13-1/2 inLocation
Area
8th Floor AtriumFloor
8th FloorBuilding
Main TowerRoom
2nd Floor Art Storage RoomFloor
2nd FloorBuilding
Beach WingRoom
Kamani RoomBuilding
HBR Main TowerRoom
2nd Floor Art Storage RoomFloor
2nd FloorBuilding
Beach Wing