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Photo of Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  ( Yamok II Village, Middle Sepik )

Jack Bai Mervinbunga

Country/Region: Papua New Guinea (view other artists)

Tribe: Sinmaie

Village: Yamok II Village, Middle Sepik

Jack Bai was born in Yamok Village in 1952. His father, William Bai, a mastercarver of note, taught him to carve. Long famed for their carvings of birds in the form of stylized hornbills, a number of Yamok artists in recent years have been reviving old forms for ceremonial use as well as artistic inspiration. Jack Bai is one of these artists. His works are in American, Canadian and European collections.

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Artwork by Jack Bai Mervinbunga


Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Paddle Finial

Paddle Finial
2008

Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Hornbill Paddle Finial

Hornbill Paddle Finial
2006

Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise
2006

Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Hornbill

Hornbill
2006

 
Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Hornbill

Hornbill
2006

Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise
2004

Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004

Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004 sold

 
Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004 sold

Jack Bai Mervinbunga ( Sinmaie )  - Carved Hornbill

Carved Hornbill
2004 sold

 
 

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