Two Ancestors Mbitoro

Mbitoro is Komoro tribe ancestor pole, located west of the Asmat region, Papua is a ceremonial woodcarving traditionally created for funerary feasts and male initiation rituals, symbolizing the presence of recently deceased ancestors. Carved from wild nutmeg wood, the pole typically features one to three intertwined human figures. Closely related in form and function to the Asmat Bijs poles, Mbitoro poles reflect the Kamoro belief that the physical body remains represented in the carving after death, while the spirit departs. Beyond honoring the achievements of the deceased, the Mbitoro serves as a powerful symbol of ancestry, continuity, and ritual tradition.

Kamoro Tribe Ancestor Pole, circa 2000s
Origin: Wiguwia, Kamoro, Papua
Material: Nutmeg wood
Dimension: 220 x 9 x 9 cm
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