Abelam Female “Yuwibasari” Ancestor Figure - bf877

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Maprik Area, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

An impressive larger Abelam female ancestor figure. Known as a “Yuwibasari” this figure is said to represent women and their contribution towards the Yam planting and harvesting. Carved with great form, and decorated with natural pigments, shell earrings through pierced ears, and human hair attached to the head and genital area. Although not an ancient figure, most likely being carved in the 1980’s; she has fantastic traditional decoration; pierced ears and septum; which you usually only find on older sculpture. A fine looking figure in excellent condition. Mounted on a custom steel display stand.

Height: 140 cm or 55 inches.

Price: $2500.00 AUD

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Old Kwoma Avian Paddle Terminal - bf683

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Kwoma People, Washkuk Area, Papua New Guinea.

An old Kwoma paddle terminal. Beautifully carved in Avian form from hard wood and decorated with “trade” paint. This form of bird is a classic symbol of the Kwoma people. Weathered patina with some wear of the pigments from use; in fine condition. A great desktop tribal sculpture.

Height: 17 cm or 6.75 inches.
Price: $350.00 AUD

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Elegant Old Abelam Hornbill Figure - bf675

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Maprik Area, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea

An old Abelam Hornbill figure. Attached to the front gable of the Haus Tambaran, usually alongside the large carved lintel. Carved from hardwood with an exceptionally fine neck and face. Beautiful muted natural pigment decoration; in fantastic condition. Circa mid 20th Century. Mounted on a steel display stand.

Height (not including stand): 67.5 cm or 67.5 inches.
Price: $1400.00 AUD

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Kwoma Mindja Figure - bf61

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Kwoma People, Washkuk Area, Papua New Guinea

A Kwoma Mindja figure. Carved from hard dense wood in stout form, with a large expressive face, bearing an opened mouth and cut out eyes. Beautiful muted natural ocher decoration, with raised linear motif on the top and bottom section, while raised open-work ridges running down the centre of the base. Associated with th Yina phase of the yam harvest ceremonies. Weathered patina; with minor loss to the last raised ridge. In excellent condition.

Height: 83 cm or 33 inches.
Price: $1000.00 AUD

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Old Kwoma Yina Figure - bf518

Category: Figures

Washkuk Area, Papua New Guinea

An important old Yina figure. Carved from hard dense wood, and decorated with natural pigments and bush resin varnish to give the glossy finish. The deeply recessed face is typical of older Yina figures; and this is a fantastic example. Weathered patina with old slug trails running across the front face and the back of the figure; and remnant feather attachments on the right hand side of the face, confirming that this figure has been used in its context for the Yina cycle of the yam ceremony. In fine condition. Presented on a custom made steel display stand. Circa Early 20th Century.

Height (not including stand): 81 cm or 32 inches.
Price: $3000.00 AUD

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Old Nepalese Tharu Ancestor Figure - bf158

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Tharu Valley, Southern Nepal.

A very old Tharu ancestor figure of the Dang Tharu people of Southern Nepal. Standing on a circular base with the hands clasped in a gesture of prayer. On the back of the figure is a carved serpent which wraps around the body just below the hands. Weathered and encrusted patina, in excellent condition. Circa: late 19th to early 20th Century.

Height: 49 cm or 19.5 inches.
Price: $550.00 AUD

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