Papua New Guinea Art Wood Carving Korewori River East Sepik Yipwon Hook Figure. 4.25" wide; 24.5" tall; 1.5 deep. Unknown Yiman peoples, Korewori River, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Carved Wood with pigment and beads.
This type of carving represents important spirits and legendary ancestors. They have a distinct style with a head and single leg. The torso represents a cross section of internal organs.