Zemanek-Münster

Male ancestor figure "kawe"

Westneuguinea / Westpapua (Irian Jaya), Asmat
sold EUR 400
Size
H: 63,5 cm
H: 25.0 inch

Description

light wood, remains of red and white pigment, standing, with both hands holding a stick in front of the body, consisting of two hornbill heads (head hunting symbol), the tip of the beak piercing the chin, nose with pierced septum and nose plug, curved scarifications on cheeks and body, slightly dam., abrasion of paint, fine crack (head), metal plate


Comparing literature

Helfrich, Klaus u.a., Asmat, Berlin 1996, p. 182 ff.

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