Papua New Guinea

MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea

MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea
Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. This is a small but very strong figure, with a large head, large apendage and solid base.

It is protective, to keep away evil spells or evil spirits. Ancestor figures 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: 16.5 cm (height) 8 cm (width) 6 cm (depth).
MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea