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

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

Name: Yipwon cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, oceanic art, Oceania
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: GG4K1PYQ0L
Price: 360 EUR
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360 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Papuan sculpture called "Yipwon" collected in the village of Sevenbuck 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, a heart in the middle and a head. Its other name, wanleg (from the English "one leg") in pidgin English designates all the figures in this style found in the Korewori river region. Wood and rind. Old missing foot. Sold mounted on base. Unique piece. 62 x 4 x 12 cm / 360€ including base and shipping.

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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)	4
Height (cm)	62
Depth (cm)	12
Materials	Wood