spirit house

Staff. Sepik River. Middle Sepik. Iatmul people. Tambaran. Suspension Hook. Papua New Guinea

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The middle Sepik Region of New Guinea is populated primarily by the Iatmul people, inhabiting small villages along the banks of the Sepik River and its tributaries. Life in these villages centers around the Spirit House (Haus Tambaran). Within its walls are a vast display of masks,… Continue reading →

Item Number: W-0899
Provenance/Origin: Sepil River. New Guinea. Circa 1950-1960s
Composition: Wood, cord and vegetal
Dimensions: 52" long x ~5" at widest points
Weight: 3 pounds
Price: $ 387.00 USD

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