Male ancestor spirit figure "wapinyan"
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Male ancestor spirit figure "wapinyan"
Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province, Boiken,Yangoru / Wingei
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 50 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, red and yellow ochre, black and white pigment, base
The two hornbill heads peering over the top of the figure are clan emblems and head-hunting symbols. The figures were kept in the cult house.
Hamson, Michael, Art of the Abelam, Palos Verdes, 2015, p. 77, fig. 20
