Nogwi cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art, Statue

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Nogwi cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art, Statue

Name: Nogwi cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art, Statue
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 1Q74JBLC6B
Price: 1600 EUR
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1.600 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 22700, louannec, France

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Large "Nogwi" figure collected from the Nokuma in Papua New Guinea. The Nogwi, symbol of fertility, occurs during the third yam ceremony 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 final ceremony is reserved for initiates. Dense wood and remains of polychromy. Traces of use. Sold mounted on a base. Approx. 132 x 23 cm / €1600. Free shipping for France.

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Condition	Good
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)	23
Height (cm)	132
Materials	Painted wood