Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains

Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains

Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains
This is a Wonderful Old Carved Wood Ancestor Statue from the Boiken People from along the coast and in the Prince Alexander Mountains near Wewak. The most recognizable figures come from Yangoru and are usually flattish and often in a squatting position. Coastal Boiken groups formerly created Statues representing a variety of male and female spirits and used by men during ceremonial performance.

The Statues were kept as sacred objects within the men's ceremonial house. According to oral tradition, Statues originated when women heard the sounds of underwater spirits.

This would be a wonderful addition to your collection and or home. This mask shows age, in good condition.

35 Inches Tall on Stand. AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR MAIN GOAL, AND WE THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT BACARA.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Ethnographic\Pacific Islands & Oceania". The seller is "bacara-online" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Color: Light Wood Tone
  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original


Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Boiken Tribe Prince Alexander Mountains