Papua New Guinea

Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic

Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic
To see more fine oceanic artefacts. Field collected, this is a wonderful Mythical Carved and Painted Ancestor Male Spirit with Bird Figure from the Sawos, East Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea.

Birds associated with the clans are a favorite subject. The Sawos people are among the most prolific and accomplished of the region's woodcarvers.

The primary focus of artistic expression is the men's ceremonial house. Statues and figures are usually decorated with carved ancestral spirit faces. Old tribal repair at beak but not noticeable. Pre post weight 1.2 kg.

This is not always possible given the sizes and unique packing requirements for each unique piece. Can also insure package if required. STANDS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH ANY ITEM. Pictures make up part of the description.

The item "Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic" is in sale since Wednesday, January 6, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania".

The seller is "bubble_artefacts" and is located in Wurtulla, QLD. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Originating Region: Papua New Guinea
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Provenance: sawos
  • Product Type: Masks


Old Ancestor Male Statue with Bird, Sawos, PNG, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic