Zemanek-Münster

Ancestor figure "bioma"

Papua New Guinea - Gulf
sold EUR 2,000
Provenance
Todd Barlin, Paddington, Australia
Size
H: 103 cm
H: 40.6 inch

Description

wood, brown paint, red ochre and lime, flat body cut out in silhouette, ornamental facial features, the body coated with ornaments, which are accentuated by ridges, traces of insect caused damage, rep. (breakage at the left foot), cracks, metal base;
the “bioma” presumably were used as skull racks, respectively for attachment of skulls, just like the “agiba” of the Kerewe. They should have a positive function in relation to hunting as well.


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