Standing male ancestor figure "kawe" · Westneuguinea / Westpapua (Irian Jaya), Asmat · ID: 3039714
sold
EUR 800
Size
H: 73,5 cm
H: 28.9 inch
Description
light wood, remains of black, white and red pigment, incised scarification marks, pierced septum, slightly dam., missing part (left foot), fine cracks, abrasion of paint;
such figures are carved for the building of a new men’s House and are left to decay after the inauguration ceremonies. They represent the first humans, or “asmat”.