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An old Kwoma nogwi figure
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Title: An old Kwoma nogwi figure
Item Code: t3159
Description: An old Kwoma nogwi figure.
Incised decoration; cowrie shell eyes; remnant pigments.
The nogwi ritual, associated with the yam harvest ceremony, is the most secret of the Kwoma rituals. Participation is restricted to the most senior men.
Accompanied by a steel display stand.
Origin: Kwoma people, Tongwunjamb village, Washkuk Hills, Middle Sepik, New Guinea
Dimensions: Height: 151 cm
Price: AUD $ 18,500.00 USD $ 12,950.00 EUR € 9,805.00
Status: Available
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