"Minja Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Primitive Art, Tribal Art, 49 Cm"
Small minja-type figure from the Kwoma ethnic group. Minja figures are displayed in the Haus Tambaran (traditional house) during the yam harvest, a sacred tuber considered a gift from the ancestors. This sculpture symbolizes the growth period of this revered root vegetable. Displayed and sold with a presentation base. Approx. 49 x 15 cm / €280 including base and shipping within Europe.