Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul

Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul
Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul

Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul
This is an Old beautiful Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure from the Iatmul, Yamok Village, Papua New Guinea. This ancestor figure serves as a guardian for valuables and ritual objects. Male and female ancestors of power are called to duty as guardians. This figure is integral to the rituals and ceremonies of Papua New Guinea. Always a representation of an ancestral spirit, figure and mask are produced using a wide variety of materials. This figure is also revered in the belief that they allow connection to the various spirits they represent.

A wonderful figure to compliment your home or collection. Late 20th-Century Shows age, and Natural Wear 44.5 Inches Tall 5 Inches Wide 4.5 Inches Deep 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".

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  • Color: Medium Wood Tone
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Material: Wood
  • Culture: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Maker: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Ancestor Statue Iatmul