Papua New Guinea Hook Figure One Leg Yipwon

$323.00 $380.00

This an old Carved Wood "Kamangabbi" One Leg distinctive Hook Figures ( Yipwon) from the Black Lakes Region, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea. These figures were kept in the men's ceremonial houses. The figures play a central role in hunting and fishing. Depicting powerful spirits, the images served as vessels into which the spirits were called before a hunt or raid and presented with offerings. Although highly stylized, the head and single leg appear relatively naturalistic in comparison with the central section of the body, which consists of a series of opposed, concentric hooks depicting the ribs, surrounding a central element representing the heart.
This would be a wonderful addition to your home or collection.

Late 20th-Century

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51.5 Inches Tall
1 1/4Inches Wide
7.5 Inches Deep

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