
VANNERIE ABELAM
ABELAM HEADDRESS
DESCRIPTIF / DESCRIPTION :
Vannerie Abelam appelée wagnen et portée en coiffe. Le wagnen est une représentation stylisée de la façade, peinte et triangulaire de la maison des esprits ou korumbo. Il est placé au-dessus et à l'arrière de la tête de l'homme initié lors de certains rites. Jonc tressé, pigments. Exposé et vendu avec son socle.
Abelam basketwork used as headdress and called wagnen. The wagnen is a stylized representation of the painted triangular facade of the korumbo, or spirit house. It is worn behind and projecting above the head of the male initiate. Wowen cane, pigments. Exposed and sold with its custom base.
Abelam basketwork used as headdress and called wagnen. The wagnen is a stylized representation of the painted triangular facade of the korumbo, or spirit house. It is worn behind and projecting above the head of the male initiate. Wowen cane, pigments. Exposed and sold with its custom base.
- REFERENCE : 730
- DIMENSION / SIZE : Env. 45 x 37 cm
- VILLAGE / VILLAGE : MAPRIK
- REGION / AREA :CÔTE NORD / NORTHEN COAST
- PAYS / COUNTRY : PAPOUASIE NOUVELLE GUINEE / PAPUA NEW GUINEA