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41 - * YINA NUKUMA, WASHKUK MOUNTAINS, HIGH SEPIK, PAPUA NEW GUIN…
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
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* YINA NUKUMA, WASHKUK MOUNTAINS, HIGH SEPIK, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Imposing Apaginok figure in wood covered with polychrome pigments with an ancient patina of ritual use. It represents the "spirit of the waters" and consists of an ovoid head carved in a hollow, revealing a nose, eyes and mouth in relief. The upper part of the headdress ends in a curved bird's beak. The lower part symbolises the neck and serves as a handle. This type of sculpture was used during agrarian ceremonies linked to the yam harvest. Late 19th century - early 20th century H. 112 cm Provenance: Chris Boylan (Australia)
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About the sale ARTS FROM AFRICA AND OCEANIA
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Auction time 06/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
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