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

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

Name: Statue, cult figure, tribal art, oceanic art, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, sculpture
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: VZ8YSKT9PY
Price: 320 EUR
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320 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Small nogwi figure of the Nokuma people collected in the village of Amaki in Papua New Guinea. The nogwi is used during the third yam ceremony celebrating the yam harvest. Nogwi symbolizes the birth of this sacred tuber. It aims to satisfy the ancestors in order to obtain a good future harvest. This third and final ceremony is reserved for initiates. Wood and natural pigments. Left foot missing, but not detrimental to the stability of the piece. Approx. 48 x 15 x 10 cm / 320€ including 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)	15 cm
Height (cm)	48 cm
Depth (cm)	10 cm
Materials	Wood