Male ancestor figure "kawe" - Papua New Guinea, Asmat
wood, pigments, base
These figures represent the first humans, or "asmat".
In the creation myth, a great cultural hero "fumeripit" carved many large human figures. As he began to play his drum, the figures came to life as the original people and formed the first clans.
H: 134,5 cm, H: 53,0 inch
Continent: Oceania
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wood, pigments, base
These figures represent the first humans, or "asmat".
In the creation myth, a great cultural hero "fumeripit" carved many large human figures. As he began to play his drum, the figures came to life as the original people and formed the first clans.
H: 134,5 cm, H: 53,0 inch
Continent: Oceania
Condition Report: See description
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Time, Location
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