"Rare And Beautiful Magic Stone Ambrym Island Vanuatu Oceania Tribal Art"
Carved from volcanic rock for Hog Acquisition Magic (still in use in Vanuatu).It is linked to a myth whose function is to give extraordinary power to those who know how to use it.
Power over time, crops, mens and animals.
This stone would be a representation of "Lengnangougong" an important mythological character from the Island of Ambrym.
Very powerful magician fond of crooked-toothed pigs.
Mid 20th century
Height 45 cm Larg 20 cm
weight 8 kg
Circumference 46 cm
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