"Totem, House Pole, Oceanic Art, Tribal Art, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Art, 257 Cm"
Impressing totem of Kwoma ceremonial house. This type of totem is attached horizontally, figures facing downwards, to the framework of the ceremony houses called "Haus Tambaran". Here, two minja figures evoke the fertility cult observed during yam harvests. Presence of birds from one side to the other (Hornbill ?) and an opossum in the central part. Wood and paintings. Traces and lack of use. Single piece. Photos of David & Amélie Godreuil. Approx 257 x 30 x 30 cm / 3500€ / shipping costs free for France / 100€ for UE / Other countries please ask.