CARVED HEAD, Iatmul People, Middle Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
This is a strong and simple ancestor face for protection inside the village houses, from any evil spells or spirits. Size: 26.5 cm (length) 20.3 cm (width).
carved
statue
1900s
ancestor
figure
cult
carving
river
woven
prov
ceremonial
large
abelam
spirit
wooden
mask
papua
shell
guinea
canoe
tribe
necklace
wood
hook
antique
rare
sepik
vintage
bird
hand
oceanic
painted
tribal
kina
mint
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