Papua New Guinea

ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River. These carved bird figures represent ancestral spirits and have a roll in ritual life, often kept in ceremonial houses and are believed to be protectors or guardians of sacred objects. Sometimes seen as clan motif/totem. Size: 36 cm (length) 18 cm (width) 7 cm (depth).
ANCESTOR BIRD FIGURE, Iatmul people, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea