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Figure of an ancestor or clan spirit "nggwalndu", Papua New Guinea, Abelam, Size: H: 111 cm (H: 43.7 inch), ID: 3053180

Figure of an ancestor or clan spirit "nggwalndu", Papua New Guinea, Abelam, Size: H: 111 cm (H: 43.7 inch), ID: 3053180 - 2/5

Figure of an ancestor or clan spirit "nggwalndu", Papua New Guinea, Abelam, Size: H: 111 cm (H: 43.7 inch), ID: 3053180 - 3/5

Figure of an ancestor or clan spirit "nggwalndu", Papua New Guinea, Abelam, Size: H: 111 cm (H: 43.7 inch), ID: 3053180 - 4/5

Figure of an ancestor or clan spirit "nggwalndu", Papua New Guinea, Abelam, Size: H: 111 cm (H: 43.7 inch), ID: 3053180 - 5/5

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3053180

Figure of an ancestor or clan spirit "nggwalndu" · Papua New Guinea, Abelam · ID: 3053180

Price

EUR 2,000

plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance

Size

H: 111 cm

H: 43.7 inch

Description

wood, pigments in traditional colours (red, yellow, white, and black), base

These large sculptures of the Abelam represent important ancestors and clan founders. They are intended to strengthen the power of the initiated men of an Abelam clan, promote the fertility of the yam gardens, and protect against disease and all misfortune.

The object Figure of an ancestor or clan spirit “nggwalndu” with the object ID 3053180 was part of the auction Auction 106 on April 25, 2026, lot number 156 at that time and is currently available for EUR 2,000 in Open sale.

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