Asmat double figure Papua, second half of 20th century - Asmat West Papua - West Papua (No reserve price)
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Asmat double ancestor figure from Papua, West Papua, carved in dense black wood, 93 cm high, 12 cm wide and 4 cm deep, dating to the second half of the 20th century, with Original/official authenticity and provenance from a private collection in excellent condition.
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This impressive double ancestor figure originates from the Asmat region of West Papua. Carved from dense, heavy black wood, the sculpture depicts two connected ancestral figures and has a powerful, monumental presence. The compact composition and dark surface give the object a particularly archaic character, while the considerable weight of the wood contributes to its substantial appearance.
Ancestor figures occupied an important place within traditional Asmat culture. They expressed the continuing relationship between the living and the deceased and helped preserve the memory and presence of earlier generations. The double representation may suggest a close ancestral connection, although its precise meaning cannot be established without information about the original village and context.
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ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘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
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Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
Translated by Google TranslateThis impressive double ancestor figure originates from the Asmat region of West Papua. Carved from dense, heavy black wood, the sculpture depicts two connected ancestral figures and has a powerful, monumental presence. The compact composition and dark surface give the object a particularly archaic character, while the considerable weight of the wood contributes to its substantial appearance.
Ancestor figures occupied an important place within traditional Asmat culture. They expressed the continuing relationship between the living and the deceased and helped preserve the memory and presence of earlier generations. The double representation may suggest a close ancestral connection, although its precise meaning cannot be established without information about the original village and context.
Will be packed with care
We send worldwide
ADRIAAN VAN DIS
besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘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.
Seller's Story
my wife Paula van den Berg and I, Koos Tuber, both anthropologists, traveling a lot through Papua New Guinea and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides). We love local tribal arts, we collected thousands and thousands of artifacts, all authentic, sometimes old, sometimes more recently but mainly used objects in local traditional cultures. We are happy to give more detailed information about the artifacts we sell here on Catawiki. Please feel free to contact us.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Asmat West Papua
Country of Origin
West Papua
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Asmat double figure Papua, second half of 20th century
Height
93 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
4 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
