Tibouara" figure - Sepik region, Papua New Guinea - Lot 161

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Tibouara" figure - Sepik region, Papua New Guinea - Lot 161
Tibouara" figure - Sepik region, Papua New Guinea Woven plant fibers, natural pigments. Rare ritual figure known as Tibouara, a stylized representation of a protective spirit or ancestor. The openwork body and looped head symbolize the breath of life and communication with the spirit world. The red, yellow and ochre tones refer to the pigments used in initiation ceremonies. H. 81cm L:30cm Period: mid-20ᵉ century
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