"Nogwi Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Sculpture, Statue"
Big "Nogwi" figure collected in the village of Amaki (Nokuma ethnic group) in Papua New Guinea. The Nogwi, symbol of fertility, intervenes during the third yam ceremony celebrating its harvest and symbolizes the birth of this sacred tuber. It aims to satisfy the ancestors to obtain a future good harvest. This third and final ceremony is reserved for initiates. Wood and remains of polychromy. Traces of use with old indigenous restoration at the level of a foot. Sold mounted on a stand. Free Shipping. 
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