"Planche Votive "gope", Sculpture, Art Océanien, Art Tribal, Arts Premiers, Océanie"
Ancestor's board called "Gope". Gope boards are exposed in the Haustambaran (men's house) and are associated to the ceremonies of initiation. Usually exposed near the skull racks, they serve for avoid the diseases and for frightening the bad spirits... The white lime stress the sculptured traditionnal drawings. Sold with a stand. 102 x 34 cm / 870€ stand and shipping costs included. 
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