Papua New Guinea

FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea

FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea
FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea
FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea
FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea
FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea

FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea
Vintage wooden, hand carved female ancestor figures from the massim culture are highly sought after pieces known for their naturalistic and stylized craftmanship. Often incised with detailed carvings and sometimes filled with white lime or pigment. Igures are generally used in houses, and being the image of an ancestor, are believed to protect the house and people inside from evil spirits or spells. Size: 29.5 cm (height) 4.3 cm (width).
FEMALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Massim, Papua New Guinea