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281 - PAPUA, New Guinea – Sepik culture.
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
PAPUA, New Guinea – Sepik culture. A carved monoxyl ‘Yipwon’ cult figure depicting a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure, mounted on a plinth. Dimensions (excluding the plinth): 59 x 20 x 11 cm. Height including the plinth: 66 cm Provenance: Private collection in Paris. Notes: Yipwon sculptures are traditional works originating from the Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. Carved from wood, they are characterised by their openwork silhouette and curved forms evoking a stylised human body. These sculptures were associated with rituals, hunting and the spiritual protection of communities. They were generally kept and displayed in the ‘men’s house’, a ceremonial space reserved for initiates where rituals, important meetings and the passing on of knowledge took place.
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Auction time 08/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
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