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Cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art, Oceania

Name: Cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art, Oceania
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: T1HUBTXDTW
Price: 1700 EUR
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Large "Nogwi" figure collected among the Kwoma in Papua New Guinea. The Nogwi occurs during the third ceremony of the yam celebrating its harvest and symbolizes the birth of this sacred tuber. It aims to satisfy the ancestors to obtain a good future harvest. This third and last ceremony is reserved for the initiated. Wood and remains of polychromy. Traces of use. Sold mounted on a base. Shipping costs included.

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Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Statues, Carving, Cult Figures of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Statues, Carving, Cult Figures 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	22 cm
Height (cm)	130 cm
Materials	Wood

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