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: FLCKBMRUZC
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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Wooden sculpture called "Yipwon", presented and sold mounted on a base. The Yipwon is one of the most stylized and symbolic objects of the Sepik River region. These sculptures are placed in the Haus Tambaran (men's house) and are closely linked to the warrior world. Its other name, wanleg (from the English "one leg") in Pidgin English refers to all the figures of this style found in the Korewori River region. Traces of use. Approx. 177 x 6 x 16 cm / €1600 including base / free shipping for France / EU €100 / USA €500.

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Condition	Good
Style	Tribal Art (Oceanic Common and rituals objects of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (Oceanic Common and rituals objects 20th century)
Country of origin	Papua New Guinea
Width (cm)	6
Height (cm)	177
Depth (cm)	16
Materials	Wood