⸻ Two Bird Figures Used as Stoppers on Medicine Jars A finely carved pair of wooden bird figures, originally serving as stoppers for medicine jars. Such objects were traditionally associated with ritual healing practices and the safeguarding of powerful substances. The birds likely held symbolic meaning, possibly connected to protection, spirit mediation, or ancestral presence. The figures show careful hand-carving and a strong, expressive form. A beautiful example of functional ritual art, combining practical use with spiritual significance. Wood. Good aged condition with expected wear consistent with use and age. We pack with care, sending all over the world for 35 years already A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums Google: Papua Blues Koos Knol