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Papua New Guinea Ancestral Spirit Figure (Yipwon Type) Type: Ancestral Spirit Figure (possibly a “Yipwon” or related figure) Origin: Sepik River region, Papua New Guinea Material: Carved wood with natural ochre, lime, and charcoal pigment Estimated Period: Mid–20th century Approximate Dimensions: H 110cm x W 22cm x D 4cm Hand-carved wooden figure with natural ochre, lime, and charcoal pigments, representing a stylised ancestral spirit from the Sepik River region. Figures of this type were used in ceremonial houses to invoke spiritual protection and ensure hunting success. The open-body design symbolises the inner life force, while the bold curvilinear forms and pigments exemplify the dynamic energy of Sepik carving traditions.
Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia
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