"Ceremonial House Element, Tribal Art, Oceanic Art, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, 315 Cm"
Imposing and rare ceremonial house element with complex openwork carvings (Nokuma ethnic group). This type of piece is attached horizontally, figures facing downwards, to the framework of the ceremonial huts or "Haus Tambaran". Here, sculptures evoke the fertility cult observed during yam harvests. Presence of hornbill birds throughout and faces whose shape evokes these sacred tubers. Wood and natural pigments. Unique piece sold with a presentation base. Field photo by David Godreuil. 315 x 23 x 23 cm / 2 800€ with stand / shipping costs 200€ for France /400€ for UE / 800€ forUSA.