Worship figure, tribal art, Oceania, Oceanian art, Papua New Guinea

800
20th century
Tribal Art
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From: 22700, louannec, France

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    Cult figure called "Yena" collected in the Upper Sepik region of Papua New Guinea among the Nokuma. The Yena figures are linked to the cult of the yam. They are arranged above a large pile of tubers during the first ceremony (there are 3 in all) organized at harvest time, the purpose of which is to thank the ancestors for this sacred gift and to ensure a good harvest the following year. The Yena figures symbolize the planting period and evoke the digging stick used when transplanting the yam plan into the ground. Raw wood furrowed by time. Figure sold with base. Traces and lack of use.

    Ref: H5BQGXEOLJ

    Condition As is
    Style Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
    Country of origin Papua New Guinea
    Width (cm) 19 cm
    Height (cm) 87 cm
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 22700, louannec, France
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