Yipwon Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Primitive Art, Tribal Art, Sculpture flag

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"Yipwon Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Primitive Art, Tribal Art, Sculpture"
Fragment of Papuan sculpture called "Yipwon" collected in the village of Sevenbuck in Papua New Guinea. The Yipwon is one of the most stylized and symbolic objects from the Sepik River area. It represents a two-dimensional character with ribs, his heart located in the central part and the head. Large specimens like this are placed in the "Haus Tambaran" (men's house) and are closely linked to the warrior world. Its other name, wanleg (from English "one leg") in Pidgin English, designates all the figures of this style that we encounter in the region of the Korewori River. Curved fragment, wood very eroded by time, presenting a well-preserved face and an opossum's head in the upper part. Very beautiful piece sold with a base. 109 x 19 x 21 cm / €1200 stand and shipping costs included.
Price: 1 200 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: En l'etat

Material: Solid wood
Width: 19 cm
Height: 109 cm
Depth: 21 cm

Reference: 1223903
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