Papua New Guinea Asmat Bisj Pole
Papua New Guinea Asmat Bisj Pole (20th Century) mangrove carved wood, kaolin, red ochres pigment depicting human figures one atop the other having long phallic structure meant to invoke fear and invoke the virility and strength of the village.
Dimensions: 103 x 45 x 8 in
Condition Report: Very good condition having repair to attachment point of phallic canoe prow.
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Papua New Guinea Asmat Bisj Pole (20th Century) mangrove carved wood, kaolin, red ochres pigment depicting human figures one atop the other having long phallic structure meant to invoke fear and invoke the virility and strength of the village.
Dimensions: 103 x 45 x 8 in
Condition Report: Very good condition having repair to attachment point of phallic canoe prow.
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