"Yipwon Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Primitive Art, Tribal Art, Sculpture"
Wooden sculpture called "Yipwon", presented and sold mounted on a base. The Yipwon is one of the most stylized and symbolic objects from the Sepik River area. These sculptures 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 Korewori River region. Lack of use in the upper part. 69 x 5 x 10 cm / €370 base and shipping costs included. 
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