Papuan Bird Snake Ancestors Figure

The Asmat tribe consistently portrays their daily life through symbols like headhunting, warfare, and depictions of their ancestors. These representations serve to honor and appease their forebears, driving them to craft intricate and high-quality designs in various forms, including detailed carvings featuring animals such as birds, snakes, and crocodiles, alongside ancestral figures.

Wiguwia Tribe, circa 2000s
Origin: Wiguwia, Kamoro, Papua
Material: Ironwood
Dimension: 17 x 22 x 155 cm
Weight: 18,40 kg
Condition: Perfect

Condition Guide
Perfect: Items are in perfect condition
Pristine: It may show lightening, small stains and damage
Antiques: Condition is relative to age, since imperfections are what give vintage pieces their special character