Melanesia carved wood food bowl, Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu and probably more specifically from North Ambryn Island, where the culture is known for its magic and sorcery, the bowls are used to serve "Laplap", the traditional food made from yams, coconut milk and some form of fish or beef the round bowl rising on four short legs, 1'2''h x 2'4''l Provenance: Richard I.M. Kelton Collection, Marina del Rey, California