Origin: Indonesia. Western Papua. Geelvink Bay/Gelvinck/Cenderawasih. Date: 19th-20th c. Technique: Wood, carvedAnd with dark patina. Eyes inlaid in blue glass beads (imported from Europe). Description: Standing onA round baseAnd holdingAn open-worked shield in front of him. On the headA small conical cap. FaceAnd earsAre elaborately worked out . Measurement: H.15cm. ConditionA/B.
In West Papua, the recently deceasedAncestorsAre consulted through Korwar figures, whichAre individually made byA priest (mon)After the death ofA person. TheyAre placed in the houseAnd sacrificesAre made to them. Before larger journeysAnd other serious undertakings theAncestor whereAsked forAdvice.
Provenance: -Collection Prof. Dr. Christian Eggers (1938-2020). ChildrenAnd youth psychiatrist. -Acquired 2016At Lempertz,A.1063, lot 112. -Gallery Lemaire,Amsterdam.