"Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Art, Sculpture"
Imposing and exceptional "Minja" type figure collected in the village of Urunbanj, in the Washkuk hills area in Papua New Guinea. The Minja figure represents a water spirit and is synonymous with fertility. This figure, which symbolizes the period of growth of the yam in the ground, is used to celebrate the harvesting of these sacred tubers during a second ceremony in a cycle that includes three. Really hard wood and natural pigments. Indigenous restorations and lack of use. Sold with a presentation base. Shipping costs : France free / EU 200€ / USA 500€ 
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