Cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic art, Oceania, Minja

Cult figure, sculpture, tribal art, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic art, Oceania, Minja
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<meta charset="UTF-8" />"Minja" cult figure collected in the village of Amaki in Papua New Guinea. The Minja figure represents a water spirit and is synonymous with fertility. This figure, which symbolizes the period of yam growth in the earth, is used to celebrate the harvesting of these sacred tubers in a second ceremony of a three-part cycle. Wood and natural pigments. Traces and lack of use. Sold with a display base. Approx. 118 x 19 cm / 680€ including base and shipping.

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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) 19 cm
Height (cm) 118 cm
Materials Painted wood
Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
Location 22700, louannec, France
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