This is an Old beautiful Carved Wood Female Ancestor Figure  from the Iatmul , Yamok Village, Papua New Guinea.  This ancestor figure serves as a guardian for valuables and ritual objects. Male and female ancestors of power are called to duty as guardians. This figure is integral to the rituals and ceremonies of Papua New Guinea.  Always a representation of an ancestral spirit, figure and mask are produced using a wide variety of materials. This figure is also revered in the belief that they allow connection to the various spirits they represent. A wonderful figure to compliment your home or collection.

Late 20th-Century

Shows age, and Natural Wear  

44.5 Inches Tall
5 Inches Wide
4.5 Inches Deep

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