
FIGURE DE CULTE MINJA
MINJA CULT FIGURE
DESCRIPTIF / DESCRIPTION :
Belle figure de culte biface de type minja. Les sculptures dites minja sont utilisées lors des cérémonies liées au culte de l'igname. La Minja symbolise la période de croissance de ce tubercule sacré en terre. Bois dur. Pièce d'art tribal unique, très expressive, et montée sur socle.
Beautiful double-sided tribal minja figure. The said sculptures minja are used during ceremonies linked to the yam cult. Minja symbolizes the period of growth of this crowned tuber in ground. Hard wood. Tribal carving taken up on base. Single piece.
Beautiful double-sided tribal minja figure. The said sculptures minja are used during ceremonies linked to the yam cult. Minja symbolizes the period of growth of this crowned tuber in ground. Hard wood. Tribal carving taken up on base. Single piece.
- REFERENCE : 568
- DIMENSION / SIZE : Env. 55 cm
- VILLAGE / VILLAGE : BRUCKNOWI
- REGION / AREA :WASKUK HILLS / HAUT SEPIK
- PAYS / COUNTRY : PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE GUINEE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA