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

Name: Cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art, Oceania, Yipwon
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 286K9Q42AF
Price: 520 EUR
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Fragment of a "Yipwon" cult figure collected in the village of Sevenbuck in Papua New Guinea. The Yipwon is one of the most stylized and symbolic objects from the Sepik River region. It represents a two-dimensional figure with ribs, its heart located in the central part and the head. The large specimens are placed in the Haus Tambaran (house of men) and are closely related to the warrior world. Its other name, wanleg (from the English "one leg") in pidgin English designates all the figures of this style found in the region of the river korewori. Very nice piece sold on a base. Free shipping.

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Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Statues, Carving, Cult Figures of Tribal Art Style)
Century	20th century (Oceanic Statues, Carving, Cult Figures 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	7 cm
Height (cm)	55 cm
Depth (cm)	14 cm
Materials