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

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

Name: Yipwon cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanian art, Oceania
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 3NY7JJF5AD
Price: 850 EUR
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850 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Papuan sculpture called "Yipwon" collected in the village of Tarangai in Papua New Guinea. The Yipwon is one of the most stylized and symbolic objects of the Sepik River region. It represents a two-dimensional figure with ribs, its heart located in the central part and the head. Large specimens like this one 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 refers to all figures of this style found in the Blackwater River area. Wood and remains of blue paint. Traces of use. Sold with a presentation base.

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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)	3 cm
Height (cm)	84 cm