Cult hook figure "aripa"
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Lot: 32
89th Tribal Art AuctionCult hook figure "aripa"
Papua New Guinea - Korewori
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Loed van Bussel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands | H: 35.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, base
These figures are believed to be inhabited by spirits associated with hunting and warfare. The largest collection of these figures can be found in the Museum der Kulturen, Basel (compare Craig, 2010, ill. 161 ff.).
Craig, Barry (ed.), Living spirits with fixed abodes, Honolulu 2010, p. 144 f.
