Papua New Guinea

Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea

Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea
Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea
Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea
Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea
Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea
Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea
Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea

Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea

This rare stone carving comes from the Highlands of New Guinea and depicts a ouroboros a snake biting it's tail which is considered a symbol of fertility. The carving has two serpents depicted one on each side with the eyes and nostrils clearly defined. The piece was collected in the mid 20thC and is large and measures 45cm x 34cm and 10cm thick and weighs 11kgs. The item "Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea" is in sale since Monday, December 23, 2019.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "dingoblood" and is located in Montville. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Originating Region: Australia


Highly Unusual Stone Snake Figure Papua New Guinea