独家祖先灵像 男子之家 塞皮克河 - 巴布亚新几内亚 (没有保留价)

a fine ancestor spirit figure from Mindimbit village, Sepik River region (Papua New Guinea)

This striking figure is carved from wood and adorned with shell elements, embodying the ancestral presence central to Sepik River belief systems. The elongated form and carefully balanced proportions reflect a strong sculptural tradition, where spiritual meaning and artistic expression are closely intertwined.

Objects of this kind were often associated with ritual contexts, serving as a tangible link between the living community and ancestral forces. The use of shells adds both visual contrast and symbolic value, enhancing the figure’s presence.

The piece shows a beautiful, consistent patina and wear appropriate to its age, contributing to its authenticity and character. Its provenance and period make it a desirable example for collectors of Oceanic art.

A powerful and evocative work from one of the most artistically rich regions of Papua New Guinea.



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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.
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