
FIGURE DE MYTHE
MYTHIC FIGURE
DESCRIPTIF / DESCRIPTION :
Curieuse sculpture tribale s'apparentant à la famille des figures dites Minja, planches sculptées liées au culte de l'igname. Pièce unique aux formes originales et au visage très expressif. La langue tirée est censée éloigner les mauvais esprits et ainsi protéger la tribu. Montée sur socle.
Curious tribal sculpture being connected with the family of the figures known as Minja, carved boards linked to yam cult. Single tribal piece with original shape and very expressive face. The tongue out is supposed to move away the bad spirits and thus to protect the tribe. Rise on base.
Curious tribal sculpture being connected with the family of the figures known as Minja, carved boards linked to yam cult. Single tribal piece with original shape and very expressive face. The tongue out is supposed to move away the bad spirits and thus to protect the tribe. Rise on base.
- REFERENCE : 479
- DIMENSION / SIZE : Env. 71 x 33 cm
- VILLAGE / VILLAGE : MINO
- REGION / AREA :HAUT SEPIK / UPPER SEPIK
- PAYS / COUNTRY : PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE GUINEE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA