West Papua. Wood, seeds, casuar feather. 78 cm. A delicately carved ceremonial figure. The early figures, like this example, were hung in the communal houses and have curved feet. Later for the missionaries, they carved similar figures with flat feet or bases. (VJ) Provenance: Dutch missionary collection; Private collection.
West Papua. Wood, seeds, casuar feather. 78 cm. A delicately carved ceremonial figure. The early figures, like this example, were hung in the communal houses and have curved feet. Later for the missionaries, they carved similar figures with flat feet or bases. (VJ) Provenance: Dutch missionary collection; Private collection.
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