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Oceania, Papua New Guinea, East Sepik Province, Washkuk Hills, Kwoma people, ca. mid 20th century CE. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, an abstract female figure delineated in the nude with pendulous breasts and genitalia revealed, her body extensively decorated with red, cream, yellow, and brown pigments. She represents one of three principal types of carved figures traditionally displayed during Nokwi ceremonies that are performed annually in association with the harvest of the yam, a staple food of the Kwoma people. Nokwi sculptures depict powerful female spirits. Size: 50" H (127 cm)See a similar example in the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne (object number 2013.322). Provenance: private Tucson, Arizona, USA collection, acquired between 1950 and 1985 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #150667