Large Relief carved wood Storyboard 
from the Kambot Tribe of Papua New Guinea.

Storyboards are a tradition of the Kambot Tribe in the lower Sepik region. 
A storyboard is a carved wooden board which literally tells a story. 
Storyboard themes include village life, adventures and encounters with wild 
animals and spirits.
Storyboards are displayed in Haus Tambarans (men's houses) as decorations. 

The storyboard is finished with a natural wax from the milk of the Kapiak Tree while the details are picked out by white lime and ochers.
20th century (ca 1960s-1990s)
Carved wood, pigment 

Condition
Excellent Vintage Condition; minor wear, accretion.

Dimensions
30-5/8 inches W x 15.25”  H x 2” D
Weight, unpacked: 3 lbs., 11 oz.
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