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Old Kwoma Mindja Ancestor Figure East Sepik

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Old Kwoma Mindja Ancestor Figure - East Sepik: Title: Old Kwoma Mindja Ancestor Figure - East Sepik Origin: Papua New Guinea Date: Mid 20th century Materials: Wood, pigments Size: 67 cm This engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was use

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Old Kwoma Mindja Ancestor Figure East Sepik

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Old Kwoma Mindja Ancestor Figure - East Sepik Papua New Guinea 1950's Wood 67 cm This engraving was made by the Kwoma civilization and was used both in initiation rituals and ceremonies in honor of the cultivation and harvesting of yams. These figures are recognizable by their large size and prominent nose. Of these Mindja is said that the water spirits / ancestors proposals that live in the lakes. They are sometimes seen just below the surface of the water. Each clan had a few Kwoma that were shown at the bottom of the village. Sold without stand.

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