Small "Yena" cult figure collected in the Upper Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. Kwoma ethnic group. Yena figures are linked to the cult of yams. They are placed above a large pile of tubers during the first ceremony (there are 3 in all) organized at harvest time, to thank the ancestors for this sacred gift and ensure a good harvest the following year. The Yena figures symbolize the tuber and evoke the digging stick used to transplant the yam plant into the ground. A bird is sculpted under the mouth. Wood and natural pigments. Sold with a base. Traces of use. Free shipping.
Ref: HBQMKKFNEZ
| 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) | 15 cm |
| Height (cm) | 34 cm |
| Materials | Wood |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 22700, louannec, France |
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