Ritual pottery, oceanic art, tribal art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

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Ritual pottery, oceanic art, tribal art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea

Name: Ritual pottery, oceanic art, tribal art, Oceania, Papua New Guinea
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: DCXM8OOUGT
Price: 350 EUR
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350 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Biface pottery collected in the Washkuk Mountains region of Papua New Guinea. Kwoma ethnic group. Pot used in a fertility cult linked to the yam harvest. The shape of this pot is reminiscent of the yam itself, a sacred tuber. Fully sculpted terracotta with stylized faces enhanced with natural pigments or paint. Probably used as a herb pot. Traces of use. Exhibited and sold with a metal base. 23 x 11 x 11 cm / 350€ base and shipping included.

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Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Common and rituals objects of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Common and rituals objects 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Materials	Terracotta