"Minja Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Primitive Art, Tribal Art"
Mask resembling a figure called "Minja" of the Nokuma ethnic group. Minja figures are exhibited in the Haus Tambaran at the time of the yam harvest, a sacred tuber, a gift from the ancestors. This sculpture symbolizes the growth period of this venerated tuber. Displayed and sold with a presentation base. Piece with a missing part on the back. Traces of use. Raw wood. Approx. 82 x 12.5 cm / €300 base and shipping included.