Lake Sentani Tapa Cloth – Spirit Figures from Mythical Context – Field Collected, 1980s A rare and evocative tapa cloth from the Lake Sentani region, dating to the 1980s and field collected. The cloth is decorated with striking spirit figures rooted in local mythological narratives, reflecting the rich cosmology of the Sentani people. Rendered in natural pigments on bark cloth, the imagery conveys ancestral beings and protective spirits associated with origin stories and ritual life. The composition shows a strong graphic balance, with forms that are both abstract and deeply symbolic. Tapa cloths of this type were traditionally used in ceremonial and cultural contexts, often linked to storytelling, identity, and spiritual protection. The piece shows appropriate signs of age and use, with a soft patina that enhances its authenticity and presence. A compelling and genuine example for collectors of Oceanic art, particularly those with an interest in the cultural traditions of the Sentani area. A genuine collector’s piece, suitable for serious tribal art collections or museum contexts. We pack securely sending worldwide Alongside my passion for these unique cultural objects, I recently published my book Ik droomde dat je kwam, in which I describe personal encounters and experiences in Papua. The spirit of objects like this necklace lives on in those stories. Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, NIEUWSTE BOEK VAN KOOS KNOL ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij. Google: Papua Blues en Ik droomde dat je kwam ( Uitgeverij Noordboek in Gorredijk.