"Yena Cult Figure, Papua New Guinea, Oceanic Art, Primitive Art, Tribal Art, 83 Cm"
A Yena cult figure collected in the village of Amaki, Papua New Guinea. The Yena figure is associated with the first ceremony held to celebrate the yam harvest (a cycle of three ceremonies in total), a sacred tuber revered throughout Melanesia. This sculpture symbolizes the planting season and evokes both the tuber and the digging stick used for its transplantation. These traditions remain strong in the Waskuk hills area. Unique piece, sold mounted on a base. Approx. 83 x 15 cm / €750 including shipping within Europe. 
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