{"product_id":"60-papua-new-guinea-kwoma-tribe-painted-sago-bark-panel-pangal","title":"60\" Papua New Guinea Kwoma Tribe Painted Sago Bark Panel (Pangal)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3364\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse your space in the spiritual history of Oceania with this authentic, mid-20th-century painted bark panel (pangal) crafted by the indigenous Kwoma people of the Washkuk Hills region, along the Upper Sepik River in Papua New Guinea.\u003cbr\u003eThis impressive architectural panel is meticulously handcrafted from the flattened, cured base (spathe) of the native sago palm petiole. Traditionally, dozens of these structural panels were structurally lashed together to completely line the soaring underside ceilings and gables inside the korambo—the highly sacred men's ceremonial houses. This specific artifact features striking, symmetrical geometric motifs rendered in bold earth-based pigments, including local white clay, charcoal black, and warm ochre tones. The stylized circular and curved patterns are deeply rooted in Kwoma cosmology, symbolizing clan totems, ancestor spirits, or protective forces.\u003cbr\u003eBoasting an organic, slightly convex shield-like shape, this large piece serves as an extraordinary statement work of tribal art, perfect for high-end interior design galleries, private collections, or rustic architectural wall displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washkuk Hills, Upper Sepik River, Papua New Guinea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kwoma Tribe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Sago Palm Spathe (Bark), Authentic Earth Pigments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\" Height x 22\" Width x 6\" Depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great vintage condition. Shows a beautiful aged patina, minor weathering, and surface texturing inherent to natural palm bark and traditional field-collected tribal artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is available for local pick-up. Shipping can be available for this item. Please contact us for a custom quote or to make arrangements. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adventure Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44815796142173,"sku":"3364","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/1222\/2301\/files\/3364a.jpg?v=1785349578","url":"https:\/\/theadventureroom.com\/products\/60-papua-new-guinea-kwoma-tribe-painted-sago-bark-panel-pangal","provider":"Adventure Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}