Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Wood Figure Yipwon One Leg

Papua New Guinea Wood Figure Yipwon One Leg
Papua New Guinea Wood Figure Yipwon One Leg
Papua New Guinea Wood Figure Yipwon One Leg
Papua New Guinea Wood Figure Yipwon One Leg

Papua New Guinea Wood Figure Yipwon One Leg
This an old Carved Wood "Kamangabbi" One Leg distinctive Hook Figures (Yipwon) from the Black Lakes Region, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. These figures were kept in the men's ceremonial houses.

The figures play a central role in hunting and fishing. Depicting powerful spirits, the images served as vessels into which the spirits were called before a hunt or raid and presented with offerings. Although highly stylized, the head and single leg appear relatively naturalistic in comparison with the central section of the body, which consists of a series of opposed, concentric hooks depicting the ribs, surrounding a central element representing the heart. This would be a wonderful addition to your home or collection. Late 20th-Century COMES ON STAND Shows age and Natural Wear 28 Inches Tall 3/4 Inches Wide 3 3/4 Inches Deep AT BACARA WE STAND BEHIND ALL OF OUR MERCHANDISE.

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  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Style: Pacific Islands & Oceania
  • Maker: Papua New Guinea
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Papua New Guinea Wood Figure Yipwon One Leg