
FIGURE KWOMA
KWOMA STATUE
DESCRIPTIF / DESCRIPTION :
Magnifique figure de type yena en bois très dur. Les sculptures de type yena servent lors de la première grande cérémonie organisée au moment de la récolte des ignames. Elles illustrent la période de plantation du tubercule sacré en terre. Cette statue, originaire de la tribu Nokuma, et de forme très traditionnelle, est particulièrement belle (bois dur). Pièce exposée et vendue avec son socle.
Magnificent figure of yena group in very hard wood. The sculptures of yena group serve during the first big ceremony organized at the time of the yam harvest. They illustrate the period of plantation of the tuber in ground. This statue made by the Nokuma people shows the real traditional shape, and is particularly beautiful ( hard wood). Used patina. Exposed and sold with its custom base.
Magnificent figure of yena group in very hard wood. The sculptures of yena group serve during the first big ceremony organized at the time of the yam harvest. They illustrate the period of plantation of the tuber in ground. This statue made by the Nokuma people shows the real traditional shape, and is particularly beautiful ( hard wood). Used patina. Exposed and sold with its custom base.
- REFERENCE : 265
- DIMENSION / SIZE : 96 x 15 cm
- REGION / AREA :HAUT SEPIK / UPPER SEPIK
- PAYS / COUNTRY : PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE GUINEE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA