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).
oceanic
hook
large
hand
tribe
figure
cult
1900s
bird
spirit
carving
wood
woven
carved
river
antique
papua
vintage
mask
ceremonial
prov
rare
kina
guinea
mint
abelam
statue
wooden
ancestor
canoe
tribal
necklace
painted
shell
sepik
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