Male spirit figure
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Male spirit figure
Papua New Guinea - Lower Sepik
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Tretter, Germany (1973) Hubert Pettenkofer, Passau, Germany |
H: 11.2 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, colour pigments, base
The small size of the figure suggests a private use. According to old reports, some men have attached such small figures to their headdresses during ceremonies. This could be indicated by the eyelet carved on the back.
Peltier, Philippe et.al., Tanz der Ahnen, Zürich 2015, p. 175 f.
