Papua New Guinea

Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

To see more fine oceanic artefacts. Field collected, this is a wonderful Mythical Carved and Painted Ancestor Male Spirit with Bird Figure from the Palambei Village, East Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea. Birds associated with the clans are a favorite subject. The Palambei people are among the most prolific and accomplished of the region's woodcarvers.

The primary focus of artistic expression is the men's ceremonial house. Statues and figures are usually decorated with carved ancestral spirit faces. Small aging crack on bird head. Pre post weight 3.0 kg. This is not always possible given the sizes and unique packing requirements for each unique piece. Can also insure package if required.

STANDS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY ITEM. Pictures make up part of the description. The item "Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic" is in sale since Friday, July 24, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bubble_artefacts" and is located in Wurtulla, QLD.

This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Provenance: Palambei
  • Product Type: Masks
  • Originating Region: Papua New Guinea

Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Palambei, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic