Male ancestor spirit figure "wapinyan"
Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province, Boiken,Yangoru / Wingei
not available anymore
Size
H: 127 cm
H: 50.0 inch
Description
wood, red and yellow ochre, black and white pigment, base
The two hornbill heads peering over the top of the figure are clan emblems and head-hunting symbols. The figures were kept in the cult house.