Yipwon (Kamanggabi) Cult Figure

CultureAlamblak peoples

Datelate 19th-early 20th century

MediumWood, shell, and pigment

DimensionsOverall: 74 × 4 × 7 3/4 inches (187.96 × 10.16 × 19.69 cm)

Credit LineGift of Charles and Jeanne Sosland in honor of Estelle and Morton Sosland

Object number2006.22

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Collections

Oceanian Art

Terms

DescriptionLarge wooden figure with abstract head at top, with openwork body comprised of hooked forms, terminating in a single leg.

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